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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Counterfaittar, n. [e.m.E. counterfaiter (c 1560), -feiter, ME. -fetere.] A counterfeiter. —1574 Acts III. 87/2.
All countirfaittaris of licensis to beg