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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1596
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Waistair, n. (? Erron. for waist stair (West adj. 1 b), west stair.) — 1596 Edinburgh Testaments XXIX 424b.
The haill tymmer wark within the hous except the new waistair in the wester chalmer
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