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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Stene, n. [? Cf. Steine n.] A body of persons authorised to act on behalf of another. —1499 Dunferm. B. Rec. I 101.
Allecsander Harpar … alscyt at thame that he mycht haf ane stene of laucfull procaturis for hime … for cavis that he mycht nocht be present hime selyf. … the alderman … grantit hime in siklecwis and askit hime for to propone thar naymys that is for to say the terar Dene Robart Swyntone, Willyeme Jakson and Robat Wricht ane as all and all as ane his hand wp haldyne to bid at thame
