Obs. Forms: 3 contecki, contecken, 3–4 contek, 4 cuntek. [Belongs to prec. In form it agrees with ONF. contekier, -tequier (3rd sing. contecke), in Central F. contechier, -tichier, to touch, feel (with the hands), fig. to touch, concern, befit, suit, (f. con- + OF. tèche, mod.F. tache); but contact of meaning is wanting.] intr. To contend, strive, quarrel, dispute. Hence Contecking vbl. sb.

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c. 1290.  S. Eng. Leg., I. 152, Beket, 1586. Hit ne hadde i-beo non neod þare-fore to contecki ne to fiȝte.

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1297.  R. Glouc. (1724), 259. Hii … ne conteked namore.

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c. 1315.  Shoreham, 148. Ther nere stryf ne contekynge.

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c. 1330.  Arth. & Merl., 8372. And bad the time mesauenture That he cunteked with king Arthour.

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1340.  Ayenb., 57. Miszigge, reneye God, euele telle, contacky.

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