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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1538
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Comparalion, -ioun(e, obscure variant of (or error for) Comparisoun n.2 (caparison). —1538 Criminal Trials I. 293.
Tappesschere, comparalionis, and jornais, and vther justing gere 1538 Treasurer's Accounts VI. 412.
v elnis … veryant cullorit velvet … to be ane comparalioune 1538 Ib. 413.
Franche reid to be ane jurnay and comparalioun
