A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Staverand, ppl. adj. [Staver v.] Trembling, fearful. —c1420 Wynt. iii 870.
Than all thai wywys wytht a cry Reprovand thaim … Tyt wp thare clathis … In here, in here syne yhe ar rade And in sa staverand [C. stamerande, W. stamerand] state ar stade
