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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Stem(m)ing, Steiming, vbl. n. [Stem v.1] The action or fact of staunching the flow of blood. —1597 James VI Dæmonol. (STS) 8/15.
By curing the worme, by stemming of blood, by healing [etc.] 1624 Crim. Trials III 563.
Ane jasp stane for steming [Law Memor. (1818) liii, steiming] of bluid, estimat to [500] French crownes
