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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1597
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Catechise, -cheise, v. [e.m.E. catechise (1577), ME. cathecise, F. catéchiser, L. catéchizāre.] tr. To catechize; to use in catechizing.1597 Elgin Rec. II. 48.
The haill four quarteris of this toun sall cum in this ouk … to be catechised 1597 Ib. 61.
Sic houshalders as wantis the said catecheis (quhilk is nychtlie catecheised in the Kirk) at the next visitatioun of the quarteris sall pay xl s.
