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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Stonayand, ppl. adj. [Ston(a)y v. Only as two words.] Of a state of affairs: That causes astonishment, dismay or perplexity. — a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 863.
Of this stonay and stour I rede that ye stynt a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 1056.
Quhen thai saw thair liege lord laid on the landis … Wes nowthir solace nor sang thair sorow to soft, Ane sair stonay and stour at thair hartis standis
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