Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1748, 1868
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†FOREHOUSE, n. = Foreland, 1. Also an outer apartment by which a house is entered; the but of a but-and-ben.Abd. 1748 Abd. Journal (9–16 Feb.):
A Large well-built strong House, consisting of three Stories and Garret, with a good Fore house, and other very convenient Office-houses.Ork. 1868 D. Gorrie Summers and Winters 32:
Cows and calves . . . are occasionally quartered in one end of the cabin, or share the “forehouse” with the family.
