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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Forsett, Foirsett, v. [ME. forsette, OE. forsettan.] a. tr. To set aside. b. To beset (a way). — c1500-c1512 Dunb. xxii. 11.
Forsett is ay the falconis kynd, Bot euir the mittane is hard in mynd 1558-66 Knox I. 455.
The said Erle Bothwell foirsett his way, and … did tack him
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