Middle English Dictionary Entry
forcet n.
Entry Info
| Forms | forcet n. |
| Etymology | Cp. forcer & OF forceret. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
A small strongbox (for jewels, etc.), a casket.
Associated quotations
- (1426) EEWills70/31 : Þat þe forset..be delyuered to myn Executours forto dispende þe goudes þet is theryn.
- a1500(?a1450) Lady BH (Hrl 3810)42 : Sche foldyt in A folet..and in hur forset sche it cast.
Supplemental Materials (draft)
- (1405) *Acc.R.Winfrith : Woman owns un forset.
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