Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†CHOCK, n.2 A Sc. form of Eng. shock, a pile or lot containing sixty pieces, now only hist. (see N.E.D. s.v. shock, sb.2).Inv. 1725 W. Mackay (ed.) Letter-Bk. Bailie J. Steuart (S.H.S. 1915) 232:
There is twixt Mr David Monroe and me equally 4½ great hunderd barrll. Staves and two chock clapboards, which all remains unsold.
