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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fut(e)stule, -stuill, n. Also: fout-, futstull. [e.m.E. fotestole (1530).] A footstool. Also fig. — 1560 Acts II. 529/1.
Till that all his enemyes be maid his futstule 1572 Sat. P. xxx. 220.
The Lord … mak vs not an futestuil to our fais lauchter 1610 Hist. Kinloss A. p. xi.
Ane fout stull, and ane lang couschein 1640 Bk. Carlaverock II. 504.
Ane cutche bed … vith futstull
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