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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chakwatche, v. [f. Chak-wache,n.] tr. To keep watch upon or for. —1600 Elgin Rec. II. 84.
That the minister name ony man he pleissis to chakvatche sic personis abydis … fra the kirk
