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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chantrie, n. [ME. chantry, chauntre (14th c.), reduced form of chanterie Chantory.] A chantry. —c1420 Wynt. viii. 1482 (W).
In ekyne als of Goddis seruice In Glasgow scho foundit twa chantris 1483 Acta Aud. *111/1.
Assignit to the saide Dene Thomas in his fee for the chaplanry and chantrie of Sanct Catrine
