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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1683
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Land-stone, n. = Land-stal(en. b. (cf. damme-stone Dam n.1 2). — 1683 Decis. Lords F. 46.
He craved the land-stone of the damm to be demolished
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