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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(First,) Fyrst, v. [ME. firsten, firstí (a 1225). f. first First n.2] tr. To give on credit. Cf. Frist v. — c1420 Ratis R. 998.
Na fyrst nocht mekyll of thi gere Ib. 1000. 1549 Compl. 124/1.
I am compellit to len and to fyrst it to my tua cruel brethir
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