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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1650-1700+
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(Schakill,) Scheckle, v. P.p. schaklit. [Late ME schaklyn (Prompt. Parv.); f. Schakill,n.] tr. To shackle (a prisoner). — c1650 Spalding I 268.
Thay war sent about be sea, schaklit in ironis c1650 Ib. II 348. 1723–4 Stirling B. Rec. II 357.
For 3 hinging locks to scheckle the three prisoners
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