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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fore-, Foirgudeschir, n. [Gudesire n.] A great-grandfather. — 1533 Boece xv. xi. 596.
Amang vthiris my foregudeschir [L. proavus] Hew of Boece 1535 Stewart 43092.
His foirgudschir [L. proavus] king Malcome Canmoir
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