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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1515
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Contrarynes, n. [ME. (? 1398).] Adverse conditions. —c1515 Asloan MS I. 210/8.
Thairefter rang his son … furth in his cruelnes, and ay in tribulacioun and contrarynes
