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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1571, 1661
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Stance, Stanse, v. [Stance n. Also in the later dial.] tr. To place, site. b. transf. To accuse. — 1661 Melrose Reg. Rec. I 361.
James Eistoune to reforme and take up the dyke and place, grund and stance it quher it wes beffoir —b. 1571 Bann. Memor. 205.
We sent it for your privat informatioune, ȝit being stansed [Trans. accused], we sie rather [etc.]
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