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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1685
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Chesell, n.2 [f. chese Cheis n. In mod. dial. as chessel, cheswell.] A cheese-press. —1685 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries LVIII. 362.
In the milkhouse … 2 chesells … A burnestand