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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chapping, vbl. n. [Later form of Chopping. Cf. Chop v.] Attrib. with knyf, troch. Used for chopping. — 1646 Edinb. Test. LXII. 17 b.
Ane chapping knyf and ane chapping troch Ib. 175.
Twa chaping knyfes 1685 Soc. Ant. LVIII. 365.
A chappin knyfe
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