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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Whin ston, Wainstone, n. (Var. of Quhin-stane n.) — 1645 Edinb. Test. LXI 118.
Certane reid leid … and capros … certane wainstone estimat all to xvj lib. 1680 Edinb. B. Rec. X 406.
The councill … grants warrand to him to mak use of such stons alse weill whin stons as other stons
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