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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1648-1667
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Chak quheill, n. Also: schak quheill. [Cf. Chak reill,n.] A spinning-wheel with a check. — 1648 Edinburgh Testaments LXIV 82.
Fyve lint quheills and ane schak quheill 1667 Edinburgh Testaments LXXIII. 107.
Ane old lint quheill, ane wooll quheill, and ane chak wheill with ȝearne winders
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