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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Controvert, v. Also: contra-. [L. type *controvertere. In Eng. use from 1612.] a. intr. To engage in controversy. b. tr. To controvert, question, dispute.a. 1562-3 Winȝet I. 60/17.
Sen we controvertit nocht with our aduersaris for trim talk, bot for the trying of the trewth 1607 Highland P. III. 104.
In that poynt of the … dewytie whereupoun we and he contrauertitb. 1562-3 Winȝet I. 70/19.
Quhare thai tueche incidentlie ony mater of religioun now controuertit 1581 Row 88.
That everie Presbyterie day, there be some dispute in some poynt controverted betuixt us and Papists 1609 Skene Reg. Maj. 60.
He may … alledge that na recognition sould be taken, anent the lands controverted