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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chenȝeit, -ȝet, a. [f. Chenȝe n.] Furnished with chains. —1464 Reg. Episc. Aberd. II. 166.
Item v chenȝeit hyngaris anamilit cum v perllis c1500-c1512 Dunb. xxvi. 38.
Thair leggis wer chenȝeit to the heill 1581 Rep. Mar & Kellie MSS. 35.
Of chenȝet bullat 1585 9th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. 192/2.
With sum chenȝeit bullattis, and waigis for the artellie
