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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Stabell, n. (? Erron. for scabell, put for L. scabello a footstool.) 1533 Boece 186.
Euer quhen Sapor was to ride he vsit his bak as ane stabell [L. scabello; Bell. Boece (M) I 219, stule] vnder his fete to lepe in his sadill

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