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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Compare, Compair, a. [L. compar. Cf. Compare n.1] Comparable, equal. 1533 Bell. Livy II. 65/14.
The plebeanis … war na way compare in manhede to the nobilis Ib. 104/15.
Schew … that thare is na horsmen compare to ȝoure horsmen 1533 Boece ix. ii. 288 b.
Ane man nowdir compare to thame in substance nor dignite 1596 Dalr. I. 9/20.
Throuch thair policie thay ar … to mony in the South compair Ib. 257/21.
Haly men, … compare to the starnis in number
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