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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chore, n. [e.m.E. and ME. chore, L. chorus.] A choir. —1580 Mun. Univ. Glasg. I. 131.
The deaconis of the wicarris of the chore of Glasgow 1619 Garden Elphinston 1436.
Cheef chanter in the chore [: befoir] Ib. 2069.
To rebuild his churche's chore
