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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ostillar, Ostellar, n. Also: ostular; oistellar. [ME. and e.m.E. ostiler (14th c.), -eller (14–15th c.), OF. ostelier. Cf. Hostilar n. and Ostlar(e n.] An inn keeper. = Hostilar n.Also attrtib. with -hous. = Ostlar-hous(e n.1530 Selkirk B. Ct. (ed.) 108.
Ostularis to brew generaly thair aill for xii d. the gallon 1535 Acts II. 346/2.
All provestis [etc.] … and als lordis and vthir baronis that hes … ostillaris on thare landis [etc.] Ib.
All ostillaris … to haue honest chalmeris and bedding … with gude and sufficient stabillis … for thare hors, flesche fische breid and aile with vthir furnessing for travellaris 1564 Lanark B. Rec. 32.
Ostellaris 1594 Acts IV. 70/1.
Oistellarisattrib. 1572 15th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. ix. 24.
Geir fundyn … in ane common ostellar howse
