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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1538
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Compterpointt, -pynnt, -punt, n. [ME. conter-, counterpoint.] A counterpane. — 1538 Treasurer's Accounts VII. 11.
Taffateis to be ane compter pointt 1538 Ib.
Holland claith to be the quhit compterpynnt 1538 Ib.
Thre compterpuntes of grene taffateis
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