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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Standful, n. [Stand n. 3. Cf. 17th c. Eng. stand-full (Cotgrave).] A barrelful, tubful. —1573 Sempill in Sat. P. xxxix 88.
Thay … keppit standfulis [of rain water] at the sklatis thair in
