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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1572-1575
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Stanche, n. [ME and e.m.E. staunche (1392), OF estanche (1341 in Wartburg); Stanch v.] A stopping. — 1572-5 Diurnal of Occurrents 110.
The mater, as is reportit, … was rather done for the stanche of the mouthes of the peopill, that allegit [etc.]
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