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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1460
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Schene, n.2 [ME and e.m.E. chyne (c1300), aphetic f. *achine, for OF eschine.] The backbone, or back, of an animal. — 1460 Hay Alex. 16174.
Thare war beistis quhilkis … brawnys had richt strang And all thare body schorte was of the schene [: bene (= been)]
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