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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1609
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Companȝeounrie, n. [f. Companȝeo(u)n. Cf. Companionrie.] Companions. — 1609 Aberd. Eccl. Rec. 70.
James Kempt, being in the duelling hous of George Scott, … drinking with his companyeounrie, said opinlie [etc.]
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