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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Controll, v. [Late ME. controlle (c 1475), F. contrôler, earlier contreroller. Cf. Comptrol v.] tr. To control, check. — 1572 Sat. P. xxxv. 6.
I ȝow advyise, call in ȝour scroll, Ȝow wait not quho will it controll a1570-86 Maitl. F. clxxix. 27.
Thy spreit can nocht controll togidder His rigour with his patience
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