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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Acont, v. [a. OF. aconter, var. of acunter, whence ME. acunte, acounte. Cf. Accompt v.] tr. To account. — 1416 Charter (Reg. H.) No. 247 a.
Na thyng … to be acontyt na alowet in the forsaid payment 1420 Reg. Great S. II. 30/1.
The malis … salbe acontyt and alowit in the some … beforsaid
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