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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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Forchaist, p.p. [ME. forchase v. (a 1300).] Hard pressed by being chased. — a1500 Doug. King Hart 260.
Raddour ran hame full fleyit and for-chaist
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