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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Furthset, v. [Set v.] tr. To set forth or forward; to advance. — 1560 Rolland Seven S. 4465.
I sall furth set and further thy intent 1562-3 Winȝet II. 74/12.
Quhilk … lest we appere be our praesumptioun … to furthset [etc.] a1570-86 Maitland Maitl. F. xix. 17.
I am nocht … able to furth set How thow sall vse discreitlie all thing heir 1596 Acts IV. 101.
To honnour, advance, and furthsett the said baptisme with thair awne presens
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