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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†CHETTOUN, n. “The setting of a precious stone” (E.D.D. Suppl., obs.).Ayr. 1811 A. Boswell Poet. Works (1871) 72:
And costly rubies fair to see In chettouns of rich filligree.
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