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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chammoy, n. Also: chamboye, chammeaw. [e.m.E. chamoy (1603), shamoy, F. chamois.] Chamois (skin or leather). 1565 Treas. Acc. XI. 391.
xv chammoy skynnis to be his grace ane doublet and ane pair of hose
1570 Edinb. Test. I. 80.
Ten chammeaw skynnis
1586 Ib. XVI. 127.
xvij chammoy skynnis
1631 Ib. LV. 47.
Tua chamboye lether coittes

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