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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Estabill, v. [ME. estable (Chaucer), OF. establir. Cf. Astabill v.] tr. To settle, establish. — 1513 Doug. v. i. 52.
Thar is na land mair lykand … Our wery folkis to restyng and estabill Ib. xiii. vi. 36.
Thar myndis mesys and estabillis he 1533 Bell. Livy I. 259/29.
Ȝe may nocht haue ȝourelaw establit sa lang as Ceso is ȝoure citeȝane Ib. II. 16/15.
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