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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1375, 1576
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Aforegain, Afoirgane, prep. [Afore adv. and gain prep. Cf. Foregain.] Over against. — 1375 Barb. xvi. 555 (E).
Aforgayn the schippis … thai held thair way 1576 Reg. Great S. 753/2.
Ane … merche stane set and put afoirgane a teilit fure
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