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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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For(e)anentis, Fore-, Foiranence, prep. [Fore adv. Anentis adv.] = Foreanent prep.(a) 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 126.
In the bischope of Dunkell his lugeing, foranentis the salt trone 1596 Dalr. I. 55/19.
Agane ouir rycht foranents the tounis Aire and Irvine is the Ile of Aran 1622-6 Bisset II. 416/26.
The … abbay of Sanct Colmes Inche … foranentis the quenis ferrie a1578 Pitsc. (1728) 101.
An ebb tide … bure them to Inchcap, foranents the mouth of Tay(b) 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 341.
He tuik his awne knyff, quha struik himself … foiranence the hart 1640 Baillie I. 257.
Lying on the coast of Ireland fore-anence our countrey