A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Unstarting,) Onstarting, pres. p. [Start v.] intr. (To keep another from) ? being startled by, ? acting aggressively towards (at) (someone). —1587 Cal. Sc. P. IX 529.
In the mene tyme kepe all oure folkis on starting ouir meckill at yone man quhill ye heir mair of me
