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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Stedhaldar, -holder, Steidhalder, n. = Stedhaldand n. —1480 Athole Chart. No. 51.
James … To oure justices on the north-halue the watir of Forth and thare stedhaldaris ane or ma 1563 G. Hay Confutation Abbot Crosraguel 74b.
The minister making distribution of the body and blood of our Saviour, … no doubt he is the stedholder of Christ 1622-6 Bisset I 290/21.
To summound the pairtie to compeir befoir him his deputtis or steidhalderis
