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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Stater, n. [ME stater (Wyclif), L. stater, f. the Gk.] Only in Nisbet after Purvey: An ancient coin. —c1520-c1535 Nisbet Matth. xvii 27.
And quhen his [sc. a fish's] mouthe is opynt, thou sal find a stater
