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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Blud(e)-stane, n. Also: bloode staine. [e.m.E. bloodstone (1551).] A bloodstone. 1504 Treas. Acc. II. 477.
Ane blud stane and thre unce uthir stuf for the Quene for bleding of the nes 1610 Crim. Trials III. 100.
Four baiser stanes, with certane blude stanes 1632 Montgomery Mem. 291.
A great bloode staine with a face … in it
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