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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CHEEVY, n. and v. A Sc. and Uls. form of St.Eng. chivy, chevy. [′tʃi:vi]

1. n.

(1) A chase.Ags.¹⁷ 1939:
Gie's a cheevy.

(2) The game of prisoner's base (Bnff.² 1939).

2. v. To chase (Uls. 1880 W. H. Patterson Gl. Ant. and Dwn.).