Defined in 1 dictionary — Burrill (1850)
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
[from Sax. for, before, and sceat, a part or portion; L. Lat. forecheta.] In old records. The outer or forepart of a furlong; the skirt, or slip, or small piece that lay next the highway. Kennett's Par. Ant. 531, 535. Cowell.
