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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cumpterpace, variant of Counterpace n. (a counterpoise). — 1578 Invent. Guidis, Lady E. Ross (Jam. (1825) s.v. Cumpter paciss).
Tua cumpter pacis of leid, ane for ane grite chinȝe, & ane vthir for ane small
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