Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CHIME, v. To sing (Uls. 1880 W. H. Patterson Gl. Ant. and Dwn.). Cf. arch. Eng. chime, to give forth a musical sound (N.E.D.). [tʃeim]Dwn. 1844 R. Huddleston Poems and Songs 18:
Anon th' enamoured clown was glimin', Acros niest Bess whare she was chimin'.
