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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Counterpleid, n. [Cf. ME. counterplede v.] A counterplea, answer, protest. — a1499 Contempl. Sinn. 556.
Thow levis for euer but ony counterpleid Ib. 710.
Sone but counterpleid … Of menȝeit memberis sall followe the falshed
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