A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Contraply, n. [Cf. Contrapleidn. and Pley n.] = Contrapleid. —1535 Stewart 1026.
All that wes thair thocht this counsall wes gude; But contraply togidder did conclude That [etc.]