Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†CHASNUT, adj. Chestnut, reddish-brown.Edb.
1720
A. Pennecuik
Streams from Helicon (1721) 150:
Of chasnut colour is his matchless Hair.