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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Controversit, ppl. a. [e.m.E. controversed (c 1575), F. controverse.] Controverted, disputed. — 1581 N. Burn (title-p.).
The disputation concerning the controversit headdis of religion 1581 Hamilton Cath. Tr. 5.
Thair authoritie and arbitrement concerning all controuersit heidis
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