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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1545-1586
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(Fore-,) Foirȝere, -ȝeir, n. [Ȝere n.] The early part of the year. — 1545 Tytler Hist. Sc. III. 372.
The said cardinal entendis … to bring us gret support in the foir yere 1586 Reg. Privy C. IV. 79.
[They had become bound] to lay doun and pay in the foir yeir in … claith or utheris wairis [etc.]
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