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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Chape,) Chaip, v.2 [Variant of Chepe v. See Chape n.1] tr. To buy. —1565 Reg. Privy C. I. 332.
Gif ony of thair marrowis cummis and findis thame thair [at the market], thai sall pas away furth and chaip na geir quhill thai haif done