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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FERST, adj. Also deriv. form fersten. Arch. forms of first.Sc. 1724 Ramsay Evergreen I. 212:
Quhyle Inglands Edert taks our Tours, And Scotland ferst obeys.Sc. 1819 Scots Mag. (June) 527:
The fersten blast Craignethan blew, The trees cam doupan' doun.