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† controˈversary, -ory, a. and n. Obs.
[f. L. contrōvers-us (see controversed) + -ary, -ory; cf. adversary.]
A. adj. = controversial.
1610Bp. Hall Apol. agst. Brownists §26 Diuers controuersary discourses. 1628― Old Relig. Ep. Ded. 4 These controuersorie points.
B. n. = controversy.
c1635Sir W. Pole Descript. Devon i. 164 Which hath sett many controversaryes on. |