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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CHAISTAIN, n. A chestnut.Sc. 1912 A.O.W.B. Fables frae the French 94:
They drew nar to a fire whar there was roastin' Some temptin' chaistains; geyan well they luik't.

[O.Sc. chastan, chasten, a chestnut, 1637 (D.O.S.T.). Mid.Eng. chasteine, chestein(e) (Stratmann); O.Fr. chastaigne, Lat. castanea, a chestnut (tree).]

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