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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cheson, v. Also: chessone, -oun, chaisson. [f. Cheson(e,n.] tr. To find fault with, blame, accuse. 14.. Acts I. 110/2.
In mutis of connand maid the tayll sal nocht be cassit na chesonyt in ony court als lang as the plenȝeand or his forspekar nemmys ȝeir & daye of the connand maid a1500 Prestis of Peblis 1070.
I lufe him not in ocht that wil me chessoun a1508 Kennedy Flyt. 273.
Scottis lordis chiftanes he gart hald and chessone In firmance fast 1560 Rolland Seven S. Prol. 52.
I am cum with the for to ressoun, Thairfoir my wordis, se that thow not chessoun 1570 Sat. P. xv. 113.
Now wald ȝe change and chaisson that, And bring on deidly feidis Ib. xliii. 194.
With iniust challenge thay aucht na man to chessoun