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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Compare, v.2 [e.m.E. (1532), L. comparāre.] tr. To bring together, collect. —1596 Dalr. II. 463/21.
Thoch tha had comparet [L. compararent] al arte out of al place
