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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cheyn, n. [ME. chyne (c 1300).] A chine (of salmon). — 1560 Stirling B. Rec. I. 71.
It is statut … that all salmond be brokin throw uthir, cheyn & all togidder
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