Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CONTRARISUM, adj. “Perverse, of a froward humour” (Ags. 1825 Jam.2).
[From Eng. contrary (pronounced colloq. [kən′tre:rɪ̢]) + suff. -some, O.E. -sum.]
