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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FOREFADER, -faither. Sc. forms of Eng. forefather. See Fader, Faither.Fif. 1853 J. Pringle Poems 199:
Poet Stirlin', whan young, O' her forefaithers sung.Abd. 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb xxvii.:
Gin there be . . . ony vailue i' the conten'in's o' oor forefaders.Bwk. 1897 R. M. Calder Bwk. Bard 189:
When oor forefaithers foucht by land or by sea.
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