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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Schimmeis, Schemys, -eis. [Var. of Chymmis n. and Chemis n.] The chief mansion or dwelling house of an estate, the chief residence, appar., once, with attached outbuildings or land. — 1513 Reg. Great S. 834/1.
Baroniam de Henderstoun, et le schemys sive messuagium de H. principale fore messuagium … ordinavit 1534 Wigtown B. Ct. fol. 294b.
The vrangus takyne ovit of a kov ovit of hyre schemeis of Crevernye 1581 Acts III 235/1.
Ordinand and constituand the castell of Doun foirsaid the principall messuage and cheif schimmeis of the said lordschip
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