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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1535
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Contray, v. [f. Contra prep.] tr. To oppose. — 1535 Stewart 37396.
That tyme tha stude sic aw Of Kenethus … To contray him or crab in ony thing
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