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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1587
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Comptrolment, n. [e.m.E. comptrolment, repelling of controlment.] Controlling (of accounts). —1587 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs I. 250.
Anent sic differences as hes resultit vpone the making and comptrolment of the said Mertenis comptis
