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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unstablit,) Wnstablit, p.p. [17th c. Eng. vnstabled (1622); Stablis v.] Not established. —a1538 Abell 48a.
He gathirit to giddir the monkis at wer wnstablit in placis quhilkis wer in gret nomyr … and put thame in religios placis at Conwall biggit