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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Contrebank, n. or adv. [Bank n.] C. to, over against, in line with. —1563-1570 Buch. Wr. 53.
He … kepis contrebank to Mr Johnne Leslie of Kingusie in all directionis to put the king out of his estait
