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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Stablisment,) Stabil(l)isment, n. [ME and e.m.E. stablisshment (1387-8); Stablis v.1] Confirmation or means of confirming or establishing. — 1549 Lamb Resonyng 111/14.
All the precedent and also all the following homagis most necessarlie decase for laik of stabillisment of dow tyme 1562-3 Winȝet I 61/28.
The haly Kirk … quhome only … I follow as the pillar and stabilisment of veritie
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