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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1420
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Chullour, n. Also: chellour. [Cf. Chullit,v.] A deceiver, traitor. — c1420 Wynt. ii. 1141 (W).
Thai said … Thai wer excusit lauchfully All thai chullouris for to ta, And but mercy to pyne or sla c1420 Wynt. v. 4612 (W).
Lourens with his defamouris Condempnyt were al fals chellouris
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