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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FORSEE, v. To overlook, neglect (the interests of). Often refl.Ags. 1825 Jam.:
I maun tak care, and no forsee mysell about this.

[For-, 3. + see. O.E. forsēon, to despise, ignore.]

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