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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Contramand, v. [Variant of ME. contremand, OF. contremander, after L. contra-.] tr. To reverse a command to (a person); to forbid. Also absol.1537 Lynd. Depl. Magd. 92.
O traytour deith, quhom none may contramand! c1552 Id. Mon. 5160. 1569 Events Q. Mary 30.
Ȝour L. contramandit me to pay him ony 1573 Sat. P. xl. 15.
Not bowing back for thame that contramand 1582 Reg. Privy C. III. 470.
The baillies hes … contramandit the compliners to use thair handywerk 1594 Reg. Morton I. 188.
I haiff nather commandit thame mak payment … nather ȝit contramandit thame mak payment
