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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Strest, n. (Var. with prosthetic s of Trest n. 1. Cf. e.m.E. strestell (1531), strestull (1563).) — 1579 Edinb. Test. VII 176.
I leif to my dochter … ane lang burd with tua strestis ane furme with foure feit [etc.]
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