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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fore-, Foirknaw, v. [ME. forknow (c 1450).] tr. To know beforehand. — 1569-73 Bann. Memor. 319.
I foirknew [the murder] … and conceiled it 1581 Burne Disput. 9.
Ane man is not to be euil, becaus God hes foreknauin that, bot becaus he vas to be euil God forekneu the same
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