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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Umstart, ? adj. or n. (?) —1534 Selkirk B. Ct. (ed.) 144.
[Heirship goods] ane chandlar and ane hyngyng flour, the umstart stanes, the knoking trouch [etc.]
