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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Skaichand, ppl. adj. [? Altered pres. p. of S(c)hake v. or Skeich v.] ? Quivering, shaking, trembling. —1591-2 Rob Stene 8.
Thy skaichand [pr. shaithand] kneis Thy wavill feit [etc.]
