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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scharge, Schayrge, Schairg. Varr. of Charge n. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. Tua Mar. W. 319 (M) (see Charge n. 5 (a)).
Scharge 1543–4 Corr. M. Lorraine 69.
That I suld haif tane syk schargys for yow as I haif done at this tym ?1600 Dundee Shipping P. 67.
Yowr payrt of the collis al schayrges payit came to 18 dokats 1661 Carstairs Lett. 80.
I causit give Lochnell … ane schairg of horning … bot he had a protectione in his pockit which mead it ineffectuall
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