† controˈversary, -ory, a. and n. Obs.
[f. L. contrōvers-us (see controversed) + -ary, -ory; cf. adversary.]
A. adj. = controversial.
| 1610 Bp. Hall Apol. agst. Brownists §26 Diuers controuersary discourses. 1628 ― Old Relig. Ep. Ded. 4 These controuersorie points. |
B. n. = controversy.
| c 1635 Sir W. Pole Descript. Devon i. 164 Which hath sett many controversaryes on. |