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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Stoup-nett, n. [Stoup n.² Also in the later dial. (see Stoup n. 1 (3) (SND)).] A type of salmon fishing net stretched on poles. — 1627 Laing Chart. 479.
[The lands of Cuikispow, with … power of having a net called a] stoup-nett [in and upon the water of Forth, in the place used for fishing of salmon]