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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Choll, n. [ME. cholle, chol, of uncertain origin.] The flesh under the jaw; the jowl. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. Flyt. 166 (B).
Thy choip, thy choll, garris men for to leif chest c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 90.
Ane silkyn how vnder his choll vas knyt
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