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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Tosteke,) v. P.t. tostack. [To- prefix1 and Stek(e v.1 7.] intr. To stick, adhere. —1596 Dalr. I 340/15.
Quhen lychtlie thay war doune sett besyde the monument … the capsell sa fast tostack … that the force of man culde neuir sindir thame
