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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CHAT, v.²

†1. “To bruise slightly” (Sc. 1808 Jam.).

2. To chafe; to fray; to cut. Known to Bnff.² 1939. Found only as pa.p. or ppl.adj.Sc. 1825 Jam.²:
Goods are said to be chatted in the carriage, or by friction, i.e. chafed.Bnff.⁹ c.1927:
It's a' chattit, that cloth.Abd.¹⁵ 1928:
His breeks is a' chattit oot at the fit.