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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Taid-stane, n. Also: taidestone, to(a)d stone, teid ston. [e.m.E. toade stone (1558).] A toadstone, a stone supposed to resemble or be produced by a toad (Ta(i)d(e n.). —1577 Edinb. Test. V 116a.
Ane vther ring with ane taid stane thairin price xl s. 1607 Edinb. Test. XLII 239a.
Ane ring of gold, ane taid stane with ane siluer ring 1631 Edinb. Test. LV 173b, 174b.
Ane siluer ring overgilt haveing ane taidestone sett thairin … ane siluer ring … haveing ane tod stone sett thairin —attrib. 1649 Wemyss Chart. 233.
My teid ston ring 1666 Edinb. Test. LXXII 131a.
A toad stone ringe
