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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1513
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Chill, Chyll, a. [e.m.E. chil (1570). Cf. Schill a. and Chele a.] Chill, cold. —1513 Doug. v. iv. 100.
Mynestheus … The reddy way held our the fludis chyll 1513 Ib. vii. Prol. 32.
Frawart Saturn, chill of complexioun
