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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1596-1598
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Confere, v. [Variant of Conferv. Cf. Confeire adv.] a. intr. To confer, consider. b. tr. To combine, compare. — 1596 Dalr. I. 181/31.
As with himself he conferit be the way, this he thocht [etc.] 1598 Edinb. B. Rec. V. 233.
The principall and regentis sall convene oulklie, and confere thair avyseis for the amendment of all disordouris
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