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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Ale-,) Aill-stand, n. [Stand n.] A support for an ale-barrel. —1583 Elgin Rec. I. 172.
Ane masking fatt, ane wortfatt, … ane aill stand 1596 Edinb. Test. XXIX. 322 (see Ale-bowie).