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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tostis, n. pl. (? Erron. for tortis (Torch(e n.).) —1613 Soc. Ant. X 222.
The … haill furnishing to the bark … for ten eln of hardin to mend the foir top sail iiij li. Item for four pund of tallon to the tostis xiij s. iiij d. Item for sex pece of cruikit tymmer to the boit ij li.
