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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Sester,) Cester, n. [ME and e.m.E. sestre (c1341), cestre (1347-8), sester(e (c1440), cester (1528), OE sester, seoxter ‘a vessel, jar, pitcher; a measure for liquids or for dry things’ (Bosworth & Toller); cf. OF sestier (late 11th c. in Larousse), MDu. sester.] In Flanders: A liquid measure of 4 gallons (see Sc. Merchandise 119 (also n. 5) and cf. Sextern(e n.) — c1400 Sc. Merchandise 119.
xvj stope makis a cester and xxij cester makis a ton of wyne
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