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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1438
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Hirdmanstein, n. [ON. hirðmannastefna.] = Harmanstein n. — 1438 Misc. Spald. C. V. 391.
Quhen that John off Erwyne … swor on the hirdman stein befor our lorde the Erle off Orknay … that [etc.]
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