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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1616
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Cheim, n. [e.m.E. chyme, ME. chimbe.] The chime or projecting rim of a cask. —1616 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs III. 33.
That the bilge of the said barrells sall be maid les, . . the cheim beand schorter nor of befor
