Obs. Sc. Generally referred to CHATE sb., and explained as ‘Hang’: but this is quite uncertain.
1513. Douglas, Æneis, VIII. Prol. 126. Quod I, Churle, ga chat the and chyd with ane vther.
a. 1550. Christis Kirke Gr., iv. He chereist hir, scho bad gae chat him.
