compt
1 Americanverb (used with or without object)
abbreviation
Example Sentences
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Take the bonds along with you, And have the dates in compt.
From Timon of Athens by Shakespeare, William
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
Besydis thare grammare, and other humane authoris, he redd unto thame a catechisme, a compt whairof he caused thame geve publictlie in the parishe Kirk of Sanctandrois.
From The Works of John Knox, Vol. 1 (of 6) by Laing, David
Now I have looked upon our lord Solomon while he was yet living and I have witnessed wonders beyond compt and conception.'
From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 05 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
O thou whose favours have been out of compt, iii.
From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 10 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
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