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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Chepe,) Cheip, a. Also: comp. chepper. [e.m.E. chepe (1509), f. Chepe,n.1] Cheap. —1641 Acts V. 535/1.
The saidis weveris … to doe thair wark alse well, alse cheip, & alse tymouslie as anie vtheris of thair craft 1644 Glasgow B. Rec. II. 68.
That the fleschours sall have the vse of the new fleshe mercat … for thrie hundrethe merkes money and no chepper
