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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Martstig, -staig, Mairt-stuik, n. Also: mart-stuyg, -stewk. (In Breadalbane and Athole: ? Gael. *mart-staoig(e, f. mart Mart n.1 and staoig (also steig and stiog) collop. steak, also, tax, MIr. stáic, f. ON. steik, the precise application remaining somewhat obscure: ? cf. Stukmart.) —1513 Reg. Great S. 838/1.
Reddendo annuatim dicto Duncano 8 mercas, necnon factoribus regis unam le martstig 1556 Breadalbane Doc. No. 100.
[Maill payable] at … witsonday and martymes in wyntir be equale portionis and for the mart stewkis fifty fyve schillingis at martymes in wyntir with hereȝeldis [etc.] 1574 Breadalbane Ct. Bk. 14.
The clame persewit … aganis Johne Mcewen Moir for payment of his part of the mart staig this instant ȝeir 1599 Reg. Great S. 321/1.
Excepta assedatione … dicto Jac. Stewart confecta pro 7 annis … pro 8 merc. et uno lie martstuyg annuatim 1610 Ib. 141/2.
Pro Dunfallandyneis 10 libras et pro lie mairtstuikis 12 sol., pro Pitlocherie 14 merc. et pro lie mairt-stuik 12 sol. [etc.]
