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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Esterly, Eisterlie, adv. [e.m.E. easterly (1635).] In an eastward direction. — 1466 Reg. Great S. (1471) 215/1.
Fra the said southeste furde strikand north and estirly to the Harper-akirhade 1596 Dalr. I. 54/13.
Thir Hebrides ar situat westirlie, … Orknay northerlie or eisterlie
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