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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1400, 1513-1535
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Fordermare, -mair, Fordyrmor, adv. [Var. of Forthermare.] To a greater extent; further in space or time. — a1400 Legends of the Saints i. 286.
He … went to Rome, that he mycht thare As god be honorit fordermare 1535 Stewart 32018.
The Pechtis … thocht aneuch thair awin to defend, And fordermair on na way wald tha wend 1513 Doug. xi. Prol. 167 (Sm.).
That gettis thou nocht sa sone, quhill fordyrmor
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