A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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Instewart, n. The steward of the inner part of the palace, i.e. of the King's private chambers. —a1500 Buke of the Sevyne Sagis 1226.
The gredy hart Of this malicious instewart a1500 Ib. 1271, 1280.