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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scheis, Sches, Scheas, Schis. Varr. of Cheis n. (cheese). Also as a count-noun and attrib. with Flake n. 2. — 1527 Wigtown B. Ct. fol. 200a.
Half a stane of scheis the prys iiii s. 1529 Edinb. B. Statutes 15 Dec.
That na maner of wxtar … tap nor sell butter nor sches nor eggis in thair hous 1634 Peebles Gleanings 170.
For four staine tua pundis scheis — 1600 Aberd. Council Lett. I 84.
For wyn and scheasses — 1596 Oldcambus Acc. fol. 14.
Of towis for hynging of the schis flackis in the garnall