A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Startly,) Stertlie, adj. [Startle v. Cf. 18th c. Eng. startly (1727) nervous, apt to start.] = Startland ppl. adj. c, q.v.
