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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1453-1490
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Stanchear, n. [Stanch(e v. Cf. 17th c. Eng. stancher (Cotgrave), stencher (1658).] One who quells wrongdoing, etc. — 1453 14th Rep. Hist. MSS App. iii 9.
That nouther of thaim sal tak part with thaire awyn men bot be euynly reddaris and stanchearis of euill 1490 Irland Mir. I 166/12.
Thou moder of mercy … Causare of pes, stynchare [pr. stynthare] of woo & strive!
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