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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1525-1533
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Chete, v. [ME. chetyn (c 1440).] tr. To escheat, confiscate. —1525 Stirling B. Rec. I. 25.
Falin heirintill, the aittis to be chettit 1533 Bell. Livy II. 262.
I consent heirto, and decernis euery thing … conquest be the said batall iustlie chetit and confiscate
