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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chizor(i)s, pl. [For cizoris, e.m.E. cizars, -ers.] Scissors. — 1645 Edinb. Test. LXI. 152.
Certane small comodityes as … chizoris and rizores 1697 Foulis Acc. Bk. 211.
For a pair of chizors to Janet Cuningham
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