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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

Quotation dates: 1720

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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.

[O.Sc. has chastnut, chestnut, 1629 (D.O.S.T.). See also Chaistain.]

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