A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chalkill, variant of Schakill (shackle). —15.. Lichtoun Dreme 64 (M).
Thair teddir staikis war maid weill greit to graip With silkin chalkillis and swollis of quhyt saip
