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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1552-1553, 1656-1673
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Counter, n.3 [ME. cownter, counter(e reckoner. Cf. Compter n.1] One having charge of accounts; a treasurer. 1552–3 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 269.
The counter chargis him with the four ovir north buithis 1552–3 Ib. 272.
Payit be the counter for the lokman's leveray 1656 Mun. Univ. Glasg. III. 499.
To the counter for his paines the year bypast and for attendance and payeing the workmen 1661 Stirling Comm. Good 1.
The counter charges himself with the readie money received 1673 Ib. 85 b.
For confectiones … furnished be the counter
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