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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Stele hous,) Steil hous, n. [Stele n. and Hous n.2] A metal housing for a clock- or sundial. — 1633 M. Works Acc. (ed.) II 332.
To Johne Scharpe braser copper smyth for the steilhous of the dyell in the abay
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