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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Keikstule, -stwl, varr. of Cukstule n. —1591 Perth Kirk S. in Mill Mediæv. Plays 281.
[Offenders are] to stand on the keikstwl and repentance stwle1621 Ib. MS. 19 Mar.
The said Jonat ... askit gif ȝe waild [be] contentit to stand on the keik stule with the brankis about hir craig and be doukit
