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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Counterfitlie, adv. [e.m.E. counterfetly (1607) -faytely (1548).] Falsely, with pretence. —1600-1610 Melvill 371.
He sould compell the rest, counterfitlie and leinglie, to giff over tham selves and serve yow
