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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: 1501
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Chippynutie, n. The name of a sprite or goblin. (Cf. chipenute as a nickname in 1573 Reg. Privy C. II. 307.) — 1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. i. 528.
Skrymmorie fery gaue me mony a clowre, For Chyppynutie ful oft my chaftis quuik
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