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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Asteir, adv. [Later form of on steir: see Stere n. Hence perh. mod. E. astir (early 19th c. and first used by Sc. writers).] In a commotion. 1540 Lynd. Sat. Procl. 74.
Cum ȝe heir, Ȝe will mak all the toun a steir c1578 Reid Swire 100.
I trow he was not half sae stout, Bot anis his stomack was asteir 1596 Dalr. II. 342/2.
That it … war able to set the hail Realme asteir, radie anuiche to be steirit vp
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