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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1570, 1628-1674
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Furderance, -aunce, n. [e.m.E. (16–17th c.), var. of Furtherance n. Cf. Forderance.] Advancement, assistance. — 1570 Leslie 29. 1570 Ib. 144.
To the greit furderaunce of all personis desiringe knowledge 1628 Reg. Privy C. 2 Ser. II. 627.
Hoiping for your … furderance of this so … necessarie a wark 1674 Justiciary Ct. Rec. II. 231.
The pannells house … being stuffed … in furderance of rebells in rebellion
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