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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Staling, Stalling, vbl. n.1 [Stale n.1] a. ? An attack made from a fixed position. Cf. Stale n.1 1. b. The hunting of animals. Cf. Stale n.1 5. —a. 1460 Hay Alex. 1730.
Thus made thai sone staling of that menȝe, And Tholomee reskewit haill and feire —b. 1555 Glenartney Doc.
[To] charge all … the inhabitantis … to desist … fra all stalling and slaying of the foirsaid deir

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