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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Contreth, -traith, n. [Early OF. contrede, later contrée Contré. Cf. Cuntreth.] A country. Also attrib. with man. 1543 Corr. M. Lorraine 41.
I … in the meyne sall tak quhat pyne I may indure to keip the contreth at rest 1553 Fam. Rose 219.
Gif the said Iohnne thinkis expedient … to by vittuellis in the contreht [sic] Ib.
Fleche and fyche of ane competent pris, sic as is gettable in the contreht 1620 Grant Chart. 320.
To dispone the same to thair barneis, oyeis, brether [etc.] … being contrayth men and natiue borne men
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