Obs. rare–1. [a. OF. contreveüre, controveüre Rom. type *controvatura), f. controver to contrive: see -URE.] = CONTRIVANCE.

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c. 1330.  R. Brunne, Chron. (1810), 334. Here now a contreuore, þorgh Roberde’s avis, Abouen þer armore did serkis & surplis.

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