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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Schepe-steler,) Scheip-steiller, n. Also: -stealer, -staller. [17th c. Eng. sheep-stealer (1634).] One who steals sheep. —1572 Elgin Rec. I 131.
Callyng him scheipstaller and commond theif 1603 Ellon Par. 56.
William, had sclanderit him as ane thief and scheip-stealer 1681 Banff Ann. I 160.
[Called him] scheip-steiller's geit
