A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1572-1575
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Astay, v. [f. Stay v.] tr. To stop, put an end to. —1572-5 Diurnal of Occurrents 66.
The provest send ane messenger to the constable … to cum to astay the matter 1572-5 Ib. 70.
To astay the said tumult
