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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Asteir, v. [f. steir Stere v. Cf. e.m.E. asturen, OE. astyrian.] tr. To stir up, excite. —1567 Sat. P. iv. 166.
My plesoure prikis my paine ay to prouoke: My solace, sorow, sobbing to asteir
