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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†CHAIP, Chape, v.2 To escape (Upp. Clydesd. 1825 Jam.2).
[O.Sc. chape, chaip, to escape, 1375 (D.O.S.T.); rare Mid.Eng. chape, c.1400, aphetic from obs. Eng. achape (see N.E.D.), Mod.Eng. escape.]
