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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chekker compt, n. Also: chakker compt, etc. [Chekker n. 2, 3.] An account laid before the audit or exchequer.1546 State P. (Reg. H.) No. 42.
My tak forsaid proportis to pay conforme to the rentale and chakker comptis 1580 Antiq. Aberd. & B. III. 174.
Mairowir his Maiestie will inlaik the yeirlie … custume of the salmound fische … as the cheker comptis testifiis 1581–2 Misc. Spald. C. V. 54.
Ane charge to the baillies and custumeris to mak thair chakkir comptis 1597 Skene Verb. S. s.v. Ballivus.
In the checker compts the baillies of burrowes are properly called balliui 1609 Skene Reg. Maj. 70.
Chaker compt sould be made of lands perteining to the king be reason of warde 1622-6 Bisset II. 210/4.
The custome chekker comptis maid be the custumaris of the burgh of Streviling [in 1308]fig. a1605 Montg. Devot. P. vi. 52.
Quhen he thy checker compt sall craive Vho will allou the no delayis
