A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Chasit,) Chaissit, ppl. a. [ME. chaced (Gower), f. Chase v.] Hunted. —1535 Stewart 54258.
Tha … fled fra hous till hous, As fra ane cat dois ane chaissit mous
