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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chepe, Cheip, n.1 Also: scheip. [ME. chepe, OE. céap. Cf. Chape n.] Better chepe, cheaper. Best chepe, cheapest. a1500 Bernardus 119.
To thi nychtbour, … Sel better chepe na thow [dois] othir tyle 1541 Elgin Rec. I. 59.
Gif the prouest or bailyeis set the samyn better scheip to ony vther persone 1596 Dalr. I. 41/28.
Mekle better cheip with ws than with strangers … thay may be bocht 1592 Mining Rec. 77.
Quha can do best and best cheip let your lordschipis appoint him to refyne the kingis part
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