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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Contrapairtie, n. = Contrapart. —c 1570 Breadalbane Lett. (Reg. H.).
My lord desyris ane abstinens to be haid at the lard, that freindis may talk in mater betuix the lard and his contrapairtye a1578 Pitsc. I. 194/21.
Thay will … tak contrapairtie aganis thame quha ar thair promovearis or vpputaris
