Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FOREMAK, n. Preparation: “but generally used in the sense of display, show, or bustle made in preparing for an event” (Ork. 1887 Jam.).
[Fore-, 2. + Mak.]
