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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Compartinar, -iner, n. Also: conpertiner. [Cf. e.m.E. compartioner (1537), -parcioner.] A co-partner. 1599 Acts IV. 190/2.
His Maiestie … gevis to the said Schir Michaell and his compartinaris the onlie … priuilege of selling of armour 1601 Aberd. B. Rec. II. 220.
All our … loving subiectis, quha with ws ar compartineris of the said benefite 1642 Elgin Rec. I. 274.
Thomas Murdoche … confessit that Patrik Chalmer and he wer conpertineris of tua packis of woll 1651 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 118.
Alexr. Jaffray, lait provost, Johne Jaffray, lait baillie, and thair compartneris
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