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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scheir(e. Varr. of Chere n. (cheer). —?1438 Alex. ii 11088.
Baith ane and vther maid gude scheir a1538 Abell 27a.
Conaire … wes the first at tuik maill fra Scottis men … and that to eik the cost of delicius scheire 1588 Crim. Trials I ii 163.
