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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1626-1627
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(Schakert,) Schakart, Schackirt, -ert, adj. [Var. of chakkert Chakkerit adj., Chekker(i)t adj.] Chequered, checked. — 1626 Edinburgh Testaments LIII 265.
xiij ellis … of schakart stuff at xxvj s. viij d. the elne 1627 Ib. LIV 50.
xxviij pair off Ingillis schackirt gartanes. xxj dosone of schackert ribbene poyintis
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