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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Schonge. (Erron. for schouge, ? var. of schuke, p.t. of S(c)hake v., or perhaps ? p.t. of Schogg v., here tr. = to shake down (done).) —a1400 Leg. S. xii 169.
Thane went he furth in til a lynge & schonge done aplys of the tre
