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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†STEB, n., pref. Sh. variant of Eng. step in various senses. Cf. Stap. Hence steb-aant, step-aunt (Sh. 1891 J. Burgess Rasmie's Büddie 77), steb-midder, stepmother (Sh. 1899 J. Spence Folk-Lore 210); stebbi, consisting of steps. See P, letter, 2.Sh. 1893 Sinclair MS. 10:
Da stebbi grind i' da criggie o' da hyll deck.
