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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cuntreth-, Cuntraithman, n. [f. Cuntreth,n. Cf. contrayth man s.v. Contreth.] A countryman. 1442 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 8.
At na cuntreth men be ressavit to the waiche
1543 Corr. M. Lorraine 41.
I sall do the best … to mak the cuntreth men rede to defend aganis one invadouris of the same
1560 Inverness B. Rec. I. 46.
Thir personis onder wrettyne … hes ondertane to … mac gude schone to the towneschyp and cuntrethmen
1588 Events Q. Mary & James 55.
Doctour Blacwod, … and all other our cuntraithmen … to quhais devotiouns we commend us

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