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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Setting stik, n. [e.m.E. settynge sticke (1556), setting-stick (1658) a planting-stick, a dibber (Setting vbl. n. 2 b, Set v. 11); stetting stick (1575), setting sticke (1583) a rod for stiffening the plaits of ruffs, a poking-stick.] —1603 Montgomery Mem. II 248.
For ane seting stik, 1 s. 1621 Edinb. Test. LI 63b.
Sevin setting stikis at iii s. the pece
