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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chery, Cherrie, n. Also pl. cheri(i)s, cher(r)eis (scherreis). [ME. chery, variant of chiry Chirry.] A cherry. Also fig.1447 Exch. R. V. 293.]
[De relevio terrarum de Cherylandis 1491 Treas. Acc. I. 179.
To ij madynnis that brocht cheris to the King 1492 Ib. 200.
Till a cheld that brocht cherys 1496 Ib. 288.
For cheriis and straberyis a1568 Scott i. 219.
Cherie maist chaist a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 306.
Ane trie thair I see thair Of cherreis [v.r. scherreis] on the brais
