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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Schans(h. Varr. of Chance v. 2. —1562–3 Rec. Earld. Orkney 116.
And in quhayis handis the landis [above mentionat] schansis to be owptanit c1610 Lanark B. Rec. 122.
And wer not I schanshit to get the brokin sword in my hand he had felit me
