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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CHUTLI, Chuitli, Chütley, n. “A tobacco-pipe” (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B., chutli, chuitli). Cf. Chootle. [′tʃʌtlɪ̢, ′tʃytlɪ̢]Rxb. (Yetholm) a.1914 (per Dmb.²):
“My chütley's toom” — my pipe is empty.