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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chop, n.2 Also: choppe, chope. [ME. chop (14th c.), f. Chopv.1 Cf. Chap n.]
1. A stroke or blow; a knock.1600 Elgin Rec. II. 79.
From the last chop of the hyndmest bell to the conclusion of the sermone c 1608 Crim. Trials II. i. 275.
To the effect he micht the better declare the mater, he ressauit sum choppis in the buittis 1629 Boyd Last Battle (1629) 181.
O what a cry is in the dumb choppe of the conscience Ib. 203 (J).
At preaching, the word without, and the dumbe choppes of his conscience within could not moue him to do well 1636 Rec. Old Aberd. I. 65.
To read the prayeris at the chope of sewin in the morning 1687 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. XIII. 121.
After knocking and choping of six seaverall knocks or chops at the most patent dors
2. A piece or portion.1600 Crim. Trials II. i. 253.
God, befoir quhom thai salbe countit tratouris, one day, if thai keip up the leist chope of it, quhilk they can try out
