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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CHEEVE, n. A Sc. form of St.Eng. sheave, a grooved pulley-wheel. Known to Cai.⁷ (usually in pl.), Bnff.², Ags.¹⁷ (1939). [ʃeiv Cai.; ʃi:v Bnff., but Ags. + tʃi:v]Bnff.⁶ 1914:
That cheeve disna seem to be rinnin' true; it aften casts the belt.