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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FORLAT, v. To deal a blow, to hit out (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 52). Pa.t. forleet, -lut; pa.p. forlatten, -lutten. Cf. Fortak. [fər′lɑt]
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