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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Barrow-stele. n. [Mod. dial. barrow-steel: see Stele n.] A barrow-shaft. —1515–6 Rentale Dunkeld. MS. 215.
Waltero Duf pro confectione octadecim lie barrow stelis