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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1587-1633
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(Comperant,) Compeirant, n. [f. Compere v.2 Cf. F. comparant.] One who puts in an appearance. — 1587 Acts III. 444/1.
The saidis commissioneris will … minister iustice to the compeirantis according to the auncietie of thair saidis evidentis 1633 Stirling B. Rec. I. 170.
Hes horssis being warnit to this day againe nyne houris, … & the compeirantes as is nottet on the roll being enjoynit
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