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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(For-,) Foirchet, Forcat, n. [F. fourchette.] A forked support for a musket. — 1598 Acts IV. 169/1.
Ane muscat with forcat, be[n]droll and heid pece 1599 Ib. 191/1.
Foirchet, bandroll and heidpeice
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