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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Léar-stane, n. (? A stone for liars (lear Leyar n.), ? having some instrument of punishment attached to it; or ? cf. Likarstane.) — 1499 Dunferm. B. Rec. I. 106.
It wes delyuerit be an assis that the lear stane suld be set agane in the place quhar it wes wount to stand
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