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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Forfet(t)ure, n. [ME. forfeture (c 1380), OF. forfeture, -faiture.] = Forfature n. — 1456 Hay I. 106/8.
Under payne of forfeture command tharein 1654 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 142.
All forfettures, escheits simple, or of lyfrent [etc.]
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