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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Contrafait, -fit, a. [Variant of Contrefeit a. Cf. Contrafaitv.] Counterfeit. —1549 Compl. 147/25.
O inperfect and vicius contrafait gentil man 1554 Duncan Laideus Test. 162.
With shreud lymmaris wickitlie contrafit [: lait]
