Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TCHOP, n. Dim. tchoppie. ne.Sc. forms of Eng. shop (Abd. 1922 Swatches o' Hamespun 46, 1924 Scots Mag. (Oct.) 56; ‡Abd., Ags. 1972). See also Chop, n.1 [tʃɔp]