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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chitter, v. [e.m.E. chytter (1535) intr.] tr. To cause to ‘chatter’ with cold. —a1605 Montg. Flyt. 327 (T).
Baith kruikit and crampit, and chitterit to the chin
