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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chasti-, Chastyment, n. [ME. chasty-, chastiement (a 1225), OF. chastiement.] Chastisement, correction. —c1460 Consail Wys Man 419.
Bettir is opine chastiment Na luf that is hid in thin intent a1487 Gud Wyf & D. 279.
Bettir is with chastyment thame mend Na saull and liff bath tak ill end
