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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1572-1596
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Compt(e, n.2 Also: counpt. [F. comte.] = Count n.2 — 1572-5 Diurnal of Occurrents 57.
Monsieur Dossell, Labros, the counpt Martik, and the bischope of Amyance 1572-5 Ib. 274.
Monsieur Dossell, Labrosche, the compt Martis, and the bischope of Amiance 1596 Dalr. II. 67/29.
Her dauchtiris al honorablie mariit: … the thrid vpon the compte of Zelande
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