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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Hede-,) Heyd-chymys, n. [Chymmis n.] = Hede-bule. —1507 Rec. Earld. Orkney 79.
Wilyam of Ness … sal haffe … the first chose of the heyd chymys