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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Staling, Steling, vbl. n.2 [Late ME stalynge (c1420), staling (1601); Stal(e v.] ? The action of urinating; urine. The Bann. MS quot. may belong elsewhere. —1460 Hay Alex. 12071.
Of freche wattir was the maist skant that … sum drank vly sum drank thare awne steling a1568 Bann. MS 72a/15.
Hald not thy staling ouir appetyte Nor preis not to degest ouir tyte
