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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1498-1499
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Forestlike, adv. [Forest n. 1.] In the manner of a forest. — 1498 Reg. Privy S. I. 28/1.
Payand as the rentall proportis, and kepand the said sted forest like 1499 Exchequer Rolls XI. 394.
Gif the forestis be kepit forestlike or geif thai be occupiit be ony personis
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