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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Vaistoure, Vastern, adj. (?) —1500–1 Acta Conc. II 477.
vj barellis foure standis … ane gyrdill, ane baikstuile, vj vaistoure standis, iiij barellis of salt [etc.] 1503 Acta Conc. MS 135 (14 Dec.).
i girdill v s., a bakestule [MS balestule] v s., vi vastern standis price pece xii d.; iiii barrell of salt