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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1563-1575
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Furthrinning, vbl. n. Also: forthrunnin. [Rin v.] Running out, expiration. — 1563 Black Bk. Taymouth 206.
Eftir the … furthrinning of the said Colyne lyfrent and takis 1572 Stewart Mem. 103.
The said John … eftir the furthrynning of his ȝeris of tutorie sall … cheis and elect to him self curatouris 1575 Reg. Great S. 261/1.
Immediat eftir the ische and forthrunnin of the said 95 yeiris
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