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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1587
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Mortell-stane, n. = Mortar-stane. —1587 Paterson Hist. Ayr & W. (1863) I. 168.
In the lache kitching … ane kavie, ane mortell stane