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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1648-1667
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Chak quheill, n. Also: schak quheill. [Cf. Chak reill,n.] A spinning-wheel with a check. —1648 Edinburgh Testaments LXIV 82.
Fyve lint quheills and ane schak quheill1667 Edinburgh Testaments LXXIII. 107.
Ane old lint quheill, ane wooll quheill, and ane chak wheill with ȝearne winders
