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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Ches-, Chas-men, n. pl. [Late ME. chesse men (Caxton).] Chess-men. — 1568 Edinb. Test. I. 186.
Chesmen and tabill men worth xx s. 1578 Inv. Q. Mary p. lxxi.
Ane quhite poik of greit chas men of bane; ane quhite buist with chas men in personages of woid 1582 Treas. Acc. MS. 42.
Tua stand chasmen of the fairest sort 1582 Edinb. Test. X. 288 b.
Ane stand of ches men with the brod thairof