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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chekking, vbl. n. [e.m.E. checkynge (1535).] Reproaching, reproving. —1562 Inverness B. Rec. I. 76.
The prouest wes nocht ane lachful prouest within the bruch to debat hym fra cheking and bosting
