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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mort-stole, -stoill, n. [Mort n. 1 c.] ? A bench on which the bier and the dead body were set during a funeral service. —1552 Cant Coll. S. Salvator 156.
Ane claith of vyn silk with blak silk in the myddis for the mort stole Ib.
For the mort stoill ane clayth of arous werk
