Obs. [f. FURTHER v.] The action of the vb. FURTHER; = FURTHERANCE.
1526. Q. Margt. (Scotl.), Let. Wolsey (MS. Caligula B. viii. 160), in M. A. Everett Wood, Lett. R. & Illustr. Ladies, II. 9. The said bearer, whom pleaseth you, my Lord, cause have good further and expedition of his errands.
1535. Stewart, Cron. Scot., I. 522. Commending him that he had done sic thing, In so greit forder of the commoun weill.
1641. Hinde, J. Bruen, xxviii. 87. For the increase of Religion and further of the Gospel.
1785. Burns, 3rd Ep. to J. Lapraik, 1. Guid speed and furder to you, Johnny.