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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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STEEBLE, n. Sh., Ork. and Cai. forms of Eng. stable (I.Sc., Cai. 1971). See P.L.D. §§ 147.1, 157, 164.1. [st(e)ibl]Ork. 1908 Old-Lore Misc. I. v. 162:
In the North Isles, stable, bread and table are called steeble, breed and teeble.
