Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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CHAIPTER, n. Also chipter (Abd. 1903 W. Watson Auld Lang Syne 124). Sc. forms of Eng. chapter (Bwk. 1859 P. Landreth J. Spindle (1911) 25; Kcd. 1926 J. Lendrum Sc. Life and Humour 60). See P.L.D. § 49. (1). [The -ai- form is best explained as a variant of Eng. chapiter, which became obs. in the 17th c.]
