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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Ches-, Cheis-brod, n. Also: chasebrod, ches, chas broad. [Late ME. chesse borde (Caxton).] A chess-board. — 1592 Edinb. Test. XXIV. 213 b.
I leif … to the lard of Badinhaycht my cheis brod with men 1634 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. II. 423.
Ane chasebrod overgilt 1643 Edinb. Test. LX. 271.
Ane ches brod 1650 Ib. LXV. 92 b.
Ane chesbroad and the men 1667 Ib. LXXIII. 45.
Ane chas broad with the men thairof
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