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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1898-1940
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CHECK, n. A door key (Sc. 1911 S.D.D. Add., Slg.3 1939). A contr. form of Eng. check-key, latch-key.Gsw. 1898 D. Willox Poems and Sketches 79:
Will ye tak' the check, or will I jist sit up for ye?Gsw. 1940 (per Kcb.1):
A've lost ma check, John, and canna open the door. Ye'll hae to get in by the back winda'.
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