compt
1 Americanverb (used with or without object)
abbreviation
Example Sentences
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The particulars whow I spent and gave out the same is in a compt apart beside me.
From Publications of the Scottish History Society, Volume 36 Journals of Sir John Lauder Lord Fountainhall with His Observations on Public Affairs and Other Memoranda 1665-1676 by Fountainhall, John Lauder, Lord
Your servants ever Have theirs, themselves, and what is theirs, in compt, To make their audit at your highness' pleasure, Still to return your own.
From Macbeth by Shakespeare, William
Nay, but I will speak, Since like two souls at compt we seem to stand, Where nothing may be hidden.
From The Sisters' Tragedy by Aldrich, Thomas Bailey
G, "was of good compt, fyve and twentie hundreth men," &c.
From The Works of John Knox, Vol. 1 (of 6) by Laing, David
Take the bonds along with you, And have the dates in compt.
From Timon of Athens by Shakespeare, William
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