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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1597-1609
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Comportioner, n. [Cf. e.m.E. comparcioner, -percioner (1530).] A co-partner. —1597 Skene Verb. S. s.v. Pvtagivm.
The heritage … perteinis to the rest of the co-heirs, or comportioners, gif onie be 1609 Id. Reg. Maj. 28.
Gif ane heretage … perteines to divers and sundrie heires as comportioners thereof
