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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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¶FOREBREE, -broo, n. The forehead, temple. Nonce.Sc. 1858 H. S. Riddell Song of Solomon iv. 3:
Thy forebroos are like ae piece o'pomgranate within thy lokes. [Sc. 1863 G. Henderson Ibid. translates: Thy forebrees . . . ]
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