Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1808, 1931
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CHEW, CHUE, int. A reprimand to a dog (Sc. 1911 S.D.D. Add.; Wgt. 1905 E.D.D. Suppl.). Also followed by down. [tʃu:]Slg. 1808 W. Watson Misc. Sc. Poetry 19:
Syne colly answers wi' a youf, She cries in a fistle, Chue down that nicht.n.Ant. 1931 "T.W.D." in North. Whig (11 Dec.) 13:
The word "chew" . . . is common throughout North Antrim. I have never heard it used except in the imperative, and then only when addressed to a strange dog who happens to exhibit a purposeful interest in your movements.
