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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Contentious, a. [ME. contenciose (c 1430), e.m.E. -cious, -tious, L. contentiōsus.] Of the nature of, given to, contention. —1562-3 Winȝet I. 20/8.
But ferder contentious cauillation Ib. II. 7/115.
Na man may … ditt the mowthis of the contentious 1560 Bk. Disc. 192.
Gif he war … a feychtar, brawlar, or contentious persone
