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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Frawart, prep. [ME. fraward (c 1200), froward (c 1250).] Away from. ?1438 Alex. i. 1816.
As Emynedus raid him frauart 1456 Hay II. 143/24.
The mouth of it suld be frawart the place of the stove c1475 Wall. v. 786.
Frawart the south thaim thocht it best to draw 1513 Doug. i. i. 57.
Scho thame fordryvis … Frawart Latium Ib. ii. iii. 50.
So frawart thame hir mynd this god hes kast 1533 Boece vi. xi. 208.
Quhen Angusiane sawe fortune planelie frawart him inclyne
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