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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Schakarstane,) Schakerstane, n. (Mod. Sc. dial. stane-cha(c)ker, sten-shakker, etc., applied to several birds viz. the stone-chat, the wheatear or the whin-chat.) —1590 Burel Pilgr. i 365.
The stainȝell and the schakerstane, Behind the laue wer left alane
