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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1950
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FOREROOM, n. Also forrum (Jak.). The compartment in the bow of an open boat behind the Foreheid (Sh. 1899 J. Spence Folk-Lore 127; Sh.11, Fif. 1953).Sh. 1950 A. Halcrow Sail Fishermen 71:
The sixearn being fuller across the fore room, most of the ballast was put here. Here the fire kettle and pot were kept, also the peat fuel.
