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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Forgane, ppl. a. Also: -gaine, -geine. [ME. forgon (14th c.), northern forgan (a 1300).] Exhausted with going. — a1400 Leg. S. xix. 156.
Forgane he wery wes, That he was fayne rest to get 1560 Rolland Seven S. 4245.
Knawing richt weill ȝe war werie forgane, Cauld, waik & tyrit a1578 Pitsc. I. 274/16.
Thay war wondrous tyrd and foirgeine and trackled gretlie in travell
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