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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1375, 1438
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Chaser, Chassar, n. Also: chasser, chaissar. [f. Chase v. Cf. ME. chas(o)ur, OF. chaceour.] A pursuer. 1375 Barb. iii. 52.
He reskewyt all the flearis, And styntyt swagat the chassaris 1375 Ib. vii. 91.
Quhen the chaseris releit war ?1438 Alex. i. 2788.
He … him set For to defend all the flearis, And for to stony the chaissaris ?1438 Ib. ii. 1475, etc.
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