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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Schenȝie, Scheinȝe, -ȝei, Schaynngei. Var. of Chenȝe n. —1565 Prot. Bk. Gilbert Grote 68.
Ane scheinȝei of gold 1602 Dundee Shipping P. 74.
Ane stand of wellwos and ane schaynngei for his wayf 1610 Edinb. Test. XLVI 166b.
Scheinȝeis 1630 Linlithgow B. Rec. 19 Nov.
Schenȝie
