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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Counterfutting, -futeing, -fouting, vbl. n. [f. Counterfute v.] Counterfeiting. — 1566 Crim. Trials I. 487.
The tressonabill counterfutting of thair hienessis cunȝe 1570 Leslie 78.
Thair wes … counterfutting of the round tabill of King Arthour 1569-73 Bann. Memor. 291.
The counterfouting of his maiesteis money 1621 Acts IV. 624/1.
Act … anent counterfuteing and making of fals wreatis
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