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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1456
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Fore-serve, v. [Serve v.] tr. To deserve beforehand. — 1456 Hay II. 100/30.
Thare wald cum nane evill in this warlde to na man, war it nocht foreservit for thair demeritis
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