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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cuntirpoint, n. [e.m.E. conterpoynt (1530), F. contrepoint.] Counterpoint. —1549 Compl. 39/24.
The lyntquhit sang cuntirpoint quhen the oszil ȝelpit
