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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1629
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Styen, n. [Late ME and e.m.E. styanye (Prompt. Parv.), styony (1552), staying (1597), stian (1601), stye (1617), OE stíᵹend.] An inflammation and swelling of the eyelid. — 1629 Justiciary Cases I 138.
For recepe of the eie callit the styen thay ordane thame commonlie to mak urine [etc.]
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