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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Stonaying, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. stoneynge (c1315), stonyenge (Trevisa); Ston(a)y v.] Amazement, astonishment. Only in Nisbet after Purvey. —c1520-c1535 Nisbet Mark v 42.
And thai war abaisit with gret stonaying [W. stoneyinge, P. stonying; L. stupore]