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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1417-1422
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Of-before-tyme, adv. [Cf. Obefor-time.] In the past, formerly. — 1417–8 Durham Priory Reg. II. fol. 11 (6 Mar.).
As all priouris of that place hafe done of before tyme till oure predecessouris 1420 Antiq. Aberd. & B. IV. 182 (see Beforetime adv.). 1422 Fam. Rose 125 (see Beforetime adv.).
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