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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ASTID, adv.¹ Instead of. [ə′stid]Sc. 1905 W. C. in E.D.D. Suppl.:
Astid o' me.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. 43:
Astid — instead.