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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Comfeit, n. Also: -fet, -fite, cumfeit. [ME. comfyte (c 1430), -fet(te, OF. confit(e: see Confeit and Confect.] A sweetmeat.Also as p.p. ‘preserved as a sweetmeat’.1539 Treas. Acc. VII. 184.
Ane boist of annet cumfeit 1558–9 Ayr Common Good Acc.
For twa buistis of comfeitis 1575 Edinb. Test. III. 318.
In his buith … of coyne comfite ij vnces 1594–5 Ayr Common Good Acc.
The comfeittis, almontis, peiris, and quheit breid 1609 Acts IV. 421/1.
Ane fyne haitit kit with suckar and comfeittis and wyne c1650 Spalding I. 91.
The prouest and balleis … offeris them wyne and comfetis according to thair laudabill custom for there welcum 1699 Foulis Acc. Bk. 254.
For dinner and comfeits to Duries bairns
