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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scheme, v. [ME chyme (Rolle), f. chime n. ‘evidently derived in some way f. L. cymbalum a cymbal’ (OED).] tr. To ring (a bell) as part of a chime. — 1536–7 Ayr B. Acc. 20.
For iiij faddum of chymmene cordis to the bellis. … for ane cord to scheine [? for scheme] the greit bell. … for v faddum of chymmyng cordis to the small bell
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