Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†STONE, n.2, v.2 Also stoan, stown (Jam.). [ston]
†I. n. A stump or trunk of a tree left in the ground after felling; a cluster of new shoots or suckers springing from a (cut) tree root (Lnk. 1825 Jam.).
†II. v. 1. Of plants and trees: to throw out new growth after pruning or cutting back (Lnk. 1825 Jam.; s.Sc. a.1838 Jam. MSS. XI. 176, stown). Cf. Stoom, v.2Sc. 1753 Session Papers, Buchanan v. Towart (9 Aug.) 1:
The Stocks or Stones of the Trees so cut, were covered with Fog or Earth to prevent a Discovery . . . the Stone or Root of the Tree.
2. To cut away shoots and suckers from a tree, to trim, lop.m.Sc. 1782 Caled. Mercury (7 Jan.):
The Natural Wood of Kinneill . . . To be properly cut and stoned.
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