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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1500-1599
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Cheir, v.1 ? To pierce. — 15.. Christis Kirk 76 (M).
Throw bayth the cheikis he thocht to cheir him Or throw the chaftis haue charde him
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"Cheir v.1". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 15 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/cheir_v_1>
