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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Sede-furrow,) Seid furrow, Seadfurrow, Seedfur, v. [e.m.E. sede-forowe (1523), seed-furre (1610), n. a furrow to receive seed.] tr. To plough seed-furrows in (land). — 1664 Fraser P. 158.
Finding the same [land] … laborit and seid furrowit … and ane pairt … sawin 1683 Melrose Reg. Rec. III 8.
[Andrew Chisholme … was tilling … ] ane rig … [and] seadfurrowine the samyne with his pleugh 1699 Belhaven Rudiments 18.
Lyme therefore your clay land in summer, … seedfur and sow it some time in February
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