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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Mere-,) Meyr-stane, n. [North. ME. merstan (? 1360). meyre stane (Cath. Angl.), e.m.E. meer(e)-, merestone, OE. mǽrstán.] A boundary-stone. (Here as a place-name.) —1512 Antiq. Aberd. & B. III. 154.
Beginnand at the stryp at the meyr stane as it fallis in the sie
