jan 1, 1581 - bring forth

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The several meanings treated in the OED make no mention of the way this was commonly used in wills: 1524 <i>I will that xxs go to the bryngyng forth</i>, Pannal (SS104/20); 1527 <i>my wif, William and Agnes my childer, to be my executors and to brynge me furthe</i>, Halifax (Clay74-5); 1581 <i>that I be honestlie brought forth to the church</i>, Burnsall (YRS39/45). The references are apparently to the ceremonies associated with taking the coffin to the church.

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