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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fore-, Foirlok, n. [e.m.E. forlok (1514).] A pin passed through a bolt to secure it. — 1538–9 M. Works Acc. VI. 25.
Bowtis, foirloks, verollis, towponis. … to the crawn 1566 Treas. Acc. XI. 516.
Boltis, nalis, foirlokis to … pecis of artailȝerie 1609 Hilderstoun Silver Mines I. 165 b.
For sax fore lokes to the stamparis
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