Obs. [ME. chidestere, fem. of chidere, CHIDER; see -STER.] = prec.

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c. 1386.  Chaucer, Merch. T., 291. Wher she be … a shrewe, A chidestere [v.r. chidester, -ystere, -istere, chydester, Harl. & Petw. chidere] or wastour of thy good.

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