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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Countr(i)eman, n. [e.m.E. (1571), countreyman (1548).] A countryman. —1566 Peebles B. Rec. 303.
Ony nebur or countre man or woman 1573 Sat. P. xxxix. 320.
He, sa cairfull for oure countrie men a1585 Maitl. Q. lxi. 91.
Wald ȝe doe for ȝour countrie man as for our honouris caus we wald
