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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fore-eldaris, -elderis, n. Also: for-, foirelderis. [ME. foreildres (a 1300).] Ancestors. c1420 Wynt. ix. 1674.
As thare fore-elderis ware slane to dede
1456 Hay I. 80/3.
To manetene the querelis of thair fore elderis and ancestris
1533 Gau 15/2.
Thay quhilk ar pridfull … aganis thair for elders, techours, and leirfaders
1533 Bell. Livy II. 94/6.
Sic [sacrifices] as war vsit afore be thare fore eldaris

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