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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Disconform(e, a. [med. L. disconformis (1351).] Nor conforming, disagreeing; different. Const. to or from. c 1554 Misc. Bann. C. II. 28.
The charter … on na wayis contenis as is specifeit in the said narratioun … , but is far discrepant and disconforme thairto 1577 Reg. Privy C. II. 601.
The said act … is fals, fenyeit and disconforme to the originall register 1609 Skene Reg. Maj. ii. 120.
The forme and proving of exception be witnes is … disconforme to the maner of the probatioun of the libell 1638 Bk. Univ. Kirk III. p. xxvii.
If any extract be different or disconforme from the register, that extract … will be rectified 1663 Justiciary Ct. Rec. I. 80.
This verdict … being inept and disconform to the lybell 1688 Fountainhall Decis. I. 503.
If Ayr be disconform, heavier or lighter than Lanerk, they should be fined, and not he