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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Compterpointt, -pynnt, -punt, n. [ME. conter-, counterpoint.] A counterpane. —1538 Treas. Acc. VII. 11.
Taffateis to be ane compter pointt Ib.
Holland claith to be the quhit compterpynnt Ib.
Thre compterpuntes of grene taffateis