CONTROVERT, L., to turn. Literally, to turn against. To dispute to oppose by reasoning to contend against in words or writings to deny and attempt to disprove or confute to agitate contrary opinions as, to controvert opinions, or principles to controvert the justness of a conclusion.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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