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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1569-1600
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Forcit, ppl. a. [e.m.E. forced (1576).] Repressed by force; exacted by force. — a1570-86 Maitland Folio MS lxxxviii. 20.
As … forcit fyris with gritter gleidis out glemis c 1600 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries XVIII. 296.
This benefice evil spilt be ane forcit pensiowne taine from it be my Lord of Orknay
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