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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1934
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CHEIS, v. Cai. form of St.Eng. chase. Known to Cai.7 1939. [tʃeis]Cai. 1934 John o' Groat Jnl. (9 Nov.) 2/5:
Id micht hev been masel an' ma ain doug cheisin' me oot o' ma ain hoose.
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