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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Countering, (-ene,) vbl. n.1 [f. Counter v.] Encountering in battle. —1535 Stewart 6676. Ib. 7830.
Thair countering wes lyke ane thunder crak Ib. 10278.
With counterene and skirmusche da and nycht
