Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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START, n.2 The side-posts of a box-cart morticed into the shafts and carrying the side-boards (Lnk. 1825 Jam.; Abd., Per., Gall. 1971).
[Mid.Eng. stert, start, handle, stalk, O.E. steort, tail.]
