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First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of forestay was
in the 13th century
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“Forestay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forestay. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.
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