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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1400-1420
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Chele, Cheill, n. [ME. chele, OE. cele, ciele.] Chill, coldness. — c1400 Troy-bk. i. 444.
Notht agane standand the sessoun Of kindely chele, as is ressoun In wyntre tyde that it sa be c1420 Ratis Raving 1682.
It cheuerys as it war for cheill
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