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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1569-1586
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(Chasten,) Chaistne, v. [e.m.E. chasten (Tyndale).] tr. To chasten. Also chaystninge vbl. n. — a1570-86 Maitland Maitland Folio MS clxxix. 50.
God … chaistnes quhome he luiffis best a1570-86 Ib. 57.
Remember … quhou sic chaystninge Dois ws allour [etc.]
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