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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FORYOUDENT, ppl.adj. Also in curtailed form foryawd (Lth. 1808 Jam., “nearly obs.”). Tired, out of breath, overcome with weariness (Ags. 1808 Jam.).Abd. 1851 Banffshire Jnl. (2 Dec.):
Foryoudent I, an' doilt and weary.