A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chennon, irreg. variant of Chanoun (canon). —c1450-2 Howlat 189.
Alkyn chennonis eik of vther ordouris, All manner of religioun c1515 Asl. MS. I. 261/12.
His fader foundit & ordanit and biggit thre placis of black chennonis
