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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1588
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Unstayit, p.p. [Stay v.1] tr. Not, or without, having hindered or delayed (something). — 1588 Haddington B. Rec. (Robb) 6 Dec.
Ane hundreth merks … to be payit as the thesaurar best may spair the samen of thar comoun guds, vnstayit vthars thar necessars effairs
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