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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Schois. Var. of Chose n. (a choice). —1590 Crim. Trials I ii 203.
‘Quhilk wes hir schois?’ … ‘Mr. Hector wes hir schois to leif’ c1600 Montg. Suppl. x 1.
Redolent rois, my onlie schois 1625 Linlithgow B. Rec. 16 Sept.
The counsall hes maid schois of John Barcley … to be inelyt with the presente deacoun
