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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1456
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Diffray, v. [OF. deffrayer, e.m.E. defray (1544).] tr. To pay the expenses of (a person). —1456 Hay I. 181/30.
Quhy suld he diffray him or pay his costs 1456 Ib. 182/6.
A capitane may nocht … oblis him to diffray a lord
