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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pari-, Paryfy, v. [MF. parifi-er (15th c. in Godef.), med.L. parificare; also e.m.E. (only Cranmer, 1537).] tr. To represent as equal, to equate, compare. —c1420 Wynt. iv. 1302.
Thare cheffe cyte … to Cartage or to Rome wes paryfyid [C. parifyide, E. parised, W. praisit] in all liklynes Ib. v. Prol. 2.
Orosius apon syndry wys Tyll Babylone Rome paryfyis [C. parifyis]
