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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Counter-, Countre-party, n. [OF. contre-partie. Also e.m.E. counterpartie (1577), conterpartie (1557).] An opposing party or person. —1456 Hay I. 277/33.
Bot the countre party sais agayne that it is a commoun us and custume in mannis lawe a1578 Pitsc. II. 118/10.
I traist ȝour graice sall get mair favouraris nor sall ȝour counterpartie

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