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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1596-1626
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Combat, Conbat, v. [e.m.E. (1564), F. combattre.] intr. To encounter, fight. — 1596 Dalr. II. 207/12.
The Erle of Angus [etc.] … bend fra thair horse to … combat with Balcleuch 1622-6 Bisset II. 237/17.
Albeit … the inimie rander to ane [ship] quhome with they conbat
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