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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1552-1586, 1646-1670
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Cheveron, n.2 Also: chevron, cheiffroun, chiffrine, chivering. [AF. chevron (Cotgrave). See also Schiveran.] Kid-skin; a kid glove.1552 Treasurer's Accounts X. 141.
Twa pair of dog ledder gluffis lynit witht cheveronis 1586 Edinburgh Testaments XVI. 126 b.
Five pair of cheiffroun gluifis doubill 1646–8 Thanes of Cawdor 323.
2 or 3 pair quhyt chiverings a1670 Scot Staggering State 50.
Sir Gideon by chance letting his chevron fall to the ground, the king … stooped down and gave him his glove 1661 Edinburgh Testaments LXX. 162.
Tuintie twa pair of mens chiffrines seamed without … ; four pair of outseamed chiffrines for women
