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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dry stule, Dry stool, n. A close stool. 1561 Invent. Q. Mary 33.
Ane cannabie of grene taffetie, … quhilk may serue for ane dry stuill or a bed 1579 Reg. Privy C. III. 320.
Ane little hous for ane dry stule 1580 Treas. Acc. MS. 43 (2) b.
Grein stemming to cover his maiesties drystule 1615 Haddington Corr. 290.
Ane dry stull with the pan 1661 Glasgow B. Rec. II. 471.
Ane drystool with ane pan therin 1675 Stirling Comm. Good MS. 92 b.
For girding of pecks and drie stoolls
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