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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1460, 1540
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Stut, Stutter, v. [ME and e.m.E. stut (c1400), stutt (a1500), stutter (1570).] To stutter, stammer. — 1460 Hay Alex. 10320.
Quha-sa stutis and mantis or spekis haistaly Ar covatus fast-haldand and gredy 1540 Lynd. Sat. 4359 (Ch.).
Scho stumblit and stutterit with sic stends, That scho recantit at baith the ends
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