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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1512, 1567-1568
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Chuk, Chuck, v. [Of obscure origin. In Eng. use from 1583.] tr. and intr. To chuck under the chin; to fondle. c1500-c1512 Dunb. Tua Mar. W. 291.
I vald him chuk, cheik & chyn, & cheris him so mekill c1500-c1512 Ib. lxxv. 10.
He clappit fast, he kist, and chukkit a1568 Scott iv. 50.
Fairweill with chestetie Fra wenchis fall to chucking
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