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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Baston, v. [e.m.E. baston (1599), older F. bastonner.] tr. To cudgel. —1581) Melvill 126. (
‘God sall bastone thie in his righteous judgments.’ This was rememberit when the said James . . was siccerlie bastoned
