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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1570
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Stelled, ppl. adj. [Stel(l v.] Of artillery: Placed or installed in a position. — 1570 Leslie 285.
The Inglismen … caused mak ane litell hill of erd … and caused mont and place gret ordinance thairupoun … gret skaith for whatsumevir travelled within the toun was … shot at be certane stelled pecis of ordinance
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