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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1964

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STOLL, v.1 To make secure or stable, to provide a firm basis for.Sh. 1964 New Shetlander No. 70. 8:
Settlin-day brings haaf-men kepp in haand Ta fin a saeson's winnins somehoo dwined awa Ta stoll anidder mortgage on dir laand.

[A fig. usage from Sh. Norn stol, to spread out the butts of corn sheaves to help them to dry, often by pressing them down on the stubble and so making them stand more securely. Cf. Norw. dial. støle, butt of a sheaf, O.N. stjolr, tail, rump.]

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