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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chastis(e)ment, Chaist-, n. [ME. chastise-, chastysment (1303), f. Chastise,v.] Chastisement, correction.1456 Hay I. 68/14 (nouther teching na chastisement). Ib. 200/26 (sa cruell in his chastisement). c1568 Lauder Minor P. iii. 22 (dew chaistisment for thair sin). a1578 Pitsc. I. 32/2 (subiectit to correctioun or chastisment).
