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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1594
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Confeire, adv. [Cf. Confere v., and later dial. confeerin'.] Accordingly, appropriately. — 1594 Misc. Spalding C. I. 8.
Haifing maid speciall chois of yow … , we desir yow effectuouslie to prepare your self confeire
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