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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Stentour, n.1 [Stent v.1] a. One in charge of putting up a tent or pavilion, in sense 1 of the verb. b. Stiffening or lining (for a garment), in sense 4 of the verb. —a. 1545 Treas. Acc. VIII 406.
To … kepar and stentar of the … pavillionis —b. 1502–3 Treas. Acc. II 289.
For iij elne cammes to be stentouris and patrownis to him
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