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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: 1590
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Cheliderect, n. [? For chelyderic, f. chelyder, -dre.] An amphibious serpent. — 1590 Burel Pilgr. xii.
Thair wes the viper, and th' aspect … With the serpent cheliderect, Quhois stink is felt afar
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"Cheliderect n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 13 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/cheliderect>
