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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Contentit, -et, ppl. a. [e.m.E. contented (a 1525), f. Content v.] = Content a. —1540 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 99.
James Prestoun … consentit and wes contentit to resaue … xvijxx merkis for his hous and land 1549 Compl. 80/22.
The queen Semoramis vas nocht contentit vitht Sirrie and Babillon a1578 Pitsc. II. 14/2.
That causit him … be contentit to cheis certane commissionaris to dres the matter 1602 Rep. Elphinstone Mun. 32.
I wes the better contentet
