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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1513
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Contyrmont, adv. [F. contremont.] Uphill. — 1513 Doug. vi. x. 77.
Quhar throw the schawis … Erydanus … Flowys contyrmont and vpwart to the lift 1513 Ib. xi. viii. 68.
Aufidus … Rynnys contyrmont frawart the sey
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