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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1940
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FORROW, n. A load, as much as can be carted or carried at one time (Cai. 1907 D. B. Nicolson in County of Cai. 72; ‡Cai. 1953).Cai. 1940 John o' Groat Jnl. (16 Feb.):
Geordie is takin' hame a forrow o' neeps.
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