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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1861

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CHIDE, n. A chiding, scolding. Given in E.D.D. (1895) for Gall., but as rare. Obs. in St.Eng., but still found in Eng. dial. (E.D.D.).Dmf. 1861 R. Quinn Heather Lintie 119:
Nocht tae fear, save a bit chide Frae thy pained victim.

[From Eng. chide, v., to scold. O.E. had the noun gecīd. strife (Sweet).]

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