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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cheptour, n.3 [Variant of Chapture n.] A capital (of a pillar). —1535–6 M. Works Acc. IV. 20.
xlviij drauchtis of the cheptouris, sailȝes, & battelling fra the quarrell
