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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Estlair, Esteler (also eastlar, -ler), variants of aistlar Aislar. (Cf. Eslar.) — a1586 Maitland Geneal. Setoun 24.
She biggit an yle … of fyne estlair 1574 Edinb. D. Guild Acc. 26.
For … inputting of ane esteler on the kirk gavill 1586 Aberd. B. Rec. II. 59.
That the bow brig be biggit and erectit with ane bow of estlair 1616 Ib. 339.
The cungȝeis, and foir pairt of the said transe, to be all of eastlar wark 1686 Ib. 306.
To mak wpe the said croce … of hewen and eastler work Ib.
Engraven vpon eastler hewen stone