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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1501-1540, 1609-1643
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Dog chenȝe, n. [Dog n. 1.] A dog-chain. —1501 Treasurer's Accounts II. 32.
For thre pair claslangatis and ane dog chenȝee 1540 Ib. VII. 280.
Gevin to Williame Purves for dog chenȝeis 1609 Black Bk. Taymouth 345.
Of brasin dog chenȝeis 1643 Edinburgh Testaments LX. 240.
Fowrtene doig cheynȝeis estimat all to iiij lib. iiij s.
