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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cheris, Cheiris, -(e)s, late variant of scheris (shears) pl. of Schere n. — 1632 Edinb. Test. LVI. 24.
Tuentie ane pair barbour cheires … thrie pair of womane cheires 1633 Orkney Bp. Ct. 86 b.
The bowles of ane pair of cheiris 1643 Edinb. Test. LX. 235 b.
Fyftie aucht pair meikell cheires 1645 Ib. LXI. 115 b.
Twa pair of tailȝour cheris 1681 Foulis Acc. Bk. 72.
For a pair cheirs to poll the horse
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