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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1513, 1567-1568
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Forhow, v. [ME. forhu-, forhowien, OE. forhoᵹian.] a. tr. To forsake, abandon. b. To cast off, scorn. — 1513 Doug. vii. vi. 121.
Thar howsis thai forhow and levis waist a1568 Balnavis in Bannatyne MS 138 b/28.
Gife thow nocht may, ga way, ga way, Than art thow all forhowit
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