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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cunterfitting, vbl. n. [Cf. counterfitt Counterfait v.] Counterfeiting. —1604 Shetland Sheriff Ct. MS. 144.
Sirpir Bruce being accusit for the cunterfitting of William Bruce of Humbustis handwreit