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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Counterfuter, -futtare, -footer, n. [Cf. Counterfute,v. (and p.p.) and Counterfaitter.] A counterfeiter, forger. —1621 Acts IV. 624/2.
Anye persoun, counterfuter, falsifier, or accessorie quhatsoeuir [of a writ] 1628 Reg. Privy C. 2 Ser. II. 439.
[Counterfuttare, falsefear, or accessorie: Bisset I. 218/34.] The makars and counterfooters of false writts, and such as ar accessarie thairto
