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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chawfer, n. [ME. chawfer (1427), chaufour (1395), etc., F. chauffoir.] = Chafer n. —1589 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 540.
Ane watter fatt; ane chawfer