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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1515
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Comptir-master, n. [For contir-, older F. contremaistre; cf. Contermaister.] A boatswain. —1515 Treasurer's Accounts V. 16.
To twa comptir masteris of the samyn schippis, ilk man thre pundis