v. Obs. In 4 fore-. [f. FOR- pref.1 + LYTE a. + -EN5.] trans. To diminish.

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a. 1400[?].  Morte Arth., 252.

        We hafe as losels liffyde many longe daye,
Wyth delyttes in this land with lordchipez many,
And forelytenede the loos þat we are layttede.

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