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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1535
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Fordward, n. [Cf. Forward n.] A covenant or compact. — a1500 Golagros and Gawane 1329.
Thoght the fordward wes fair, freyndschip to fulfil 1513 Doug. x. iii. 82.
[Thai] vp gan knyt thar fordward and cunnand Of amyte and perpetuall ally 1535 Stewart 15325.
Rycht suddanelie thair fordward to fulfill
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