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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Stortkyn, Stotterkin, n. [?] Appar., a measure of quantity, or a container with an equivalent capacity. —1501 Treas. Acc. II 28.
Giffin for ij stortkynnys of girthis, ilk ane contenand xxiiij skeynȝeis; ilk stotterkin xvij s.; summa xxxiiij s.
