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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Stith, v. [Stith adj. Cf. OE ᵹestíðian (intr.) to become strong.] To set firmly, endow (a person) with such strength or weight as to render them immovable. —a1400 Leg. S. xliv 242.
The Haly Gast had sa Stithit hire, that nane of thai Mycht of that place a fute hire stere [L. tanto pondere spiritus sanctus eam fixit ut omnino eam movere nequirent] a1400 Leg. S. xliv 270.
It is of Criste the benyfice, That stithis me on this wyse
