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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 slac1420 Wynt. v. 4612 (W).
Lourens with his defamouris Condempnyt were al fals chellouris
