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Quotation dates: 1682
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Stalling, vbl. n. [Stal(l n. Cf. ME and e.m.E. stallynge (Trevisa) installation, f. as Stal(l v.] The action of displaying (merchandise) for sale. —1682 Old Ross-shire I 207.
To desist … from … any privat mercats fairs, stalling [etc.]