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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1551-1585
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For(e)-, Foirskirt, n. [e.m.E. (1613).] A front skirt of a dress. — 1551 Treasurer's Accounts X. 38.
Ane elne demygrane to lyne the for skirt of this goune a1585 Maitland Maitland Quarto MS ii. 13.
Thair gounis ar coistlie … , And thair foirskirt of silkis seir
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