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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chek, Check, v.1 [ME. chek: cf. Chak v.1] tr. To check; to fasten; to reprove.1547 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 131.
That thair be twa chairget thair nycht about to chek the said watches 1560 Rolland Seven S. 4078.
We sall … check ȝow into chenȝeis a1570-86 Maitland Maitl. F. lxxxviii. 50.
Gif ȝe be grave, ȝour gravite is chekit
