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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CHEEM, n. A Sc. form of colloq. Eng. chum. Not known to our correspondents. [tʃim]Sc. 1935 I. Bennet Fishermen, etc. ii.:
Jean and her “cheems” walked up the passage and struggled into a seat. They turned round and waved to their friends in the gallery.
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