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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Chaste-,) Chaistement, n. [ME. chaist(e)ment (14th c.).] Chastisement. — c1475 Wall. vii. 134 (ed. 1570).
The prety wand … Betaiknis … cruell chaistement
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