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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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CHASTEEZE, v. Also -eese. Sc. forms of Eng. chastise (Ags. 1975). See P.L.D. § 45. Hence chasteesement.Per. 1881 R. Ford Readings 70:
We receive chasteesement for a' oor sins. Edb. 1901 J. W. M'Laren Scots Poems 47:
And tho' chasteezed, like some puir messin, They aye forget the painfu' lesson!
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