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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fre-stane, n. Also: freestaine, friestane. [ME. fre-stane (c 1320), free stoon (1463).] Freestone. —1532 M. Works Acc. II. 26 b.
xvj pece fre stane hewin for cvystis [sic] to the vne 1535 Linlithgow Palace 309.
Enterit to the quarrell of fre stane thwa quareouris to red the quarrell 1591 Misc. Spald. C. III. 163.
Thrie thowsand peice of fyne hewin free staine, ashler work 1640 Kircudbr. Min. Bk. 67.
He hes use for certaine friestane for building Ib.
The friestanes of the hows
