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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1558-1596
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Farther, a. and adv. [e.m.E. and ME. farther. Cf. Farder a. and Farder adv.] Further. — 1558-66 Knox II. 389.
The Quene … commanded the said Johne … to abyd farther ofhir pleasur in the chalmer 1569-73 Bann. Memor. 343.
I thocht … I was not deat-bund to schaw him farther guid will 1596 Dalr. I. 293/16.
And farther the king gaue to him … sa mekle land [etc.] 1596 Ib. 344/19.
He wald cum farther benn, as we speik, or farther in Scotland
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