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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Girdsting, Gridsting, varr. of Girthsting n. —1534 Aberd. B. Rec. (MS) XIX. (J).
Ane thousand half girdstingis and vic haill gridstingis1609 Hilderstoun Silver Mines I. 230.
Ane girdsting for mesoryng of tymber 1610 Brechin Test. II. 69 b.
Fyue hunderethe girdstingis 1612 Bk. Rates 308.
Girdstingis the hundreth, xx s.
