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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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STAB, n.³ A stool, small wooden seat (Sh. a.1838 Jam. MSS. XII. 212, 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1971).Sh. 1898 Shetland News (1 Oct.):
Shü wis sittin apo a stab atween da restin-shair an' da fire.Sh. 1966 New Shetlander No. 77. 25:
Da peerie stab staands near da fire whaar I wis wint ta sit.