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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quhetstane, n. Also: whatstone. [ME and e.m.E. whetstone (Trevisa), quetstone (c1460), whatstane (1472, Durham), OE hwetstán.] A whetstone. —1579, 1617 Despauter (1579).
Cos, a quhetstane 1587 Carmichael Etym. 8. 1685 Soc. Ant. LVIII 355.
A broad whatstone