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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Stound,) v.2 P.p. also stoundit. [ME and e.m.E. stund (Cursor M.), stun, stoun, stown (all 14th c.), stond (a1420), stound (1587), also aphetic f. astound (Astune v.).] tr. To astound, stupefy, passing into: To terrify. —?a1450 Florimond 387.
Thair is ane greit lyoun dwelland, that hes distroyit al this land. For men stoundit of him sa ar That thay dar nathir leve nor fair
