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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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Instewart, n. The steward of the inner part of the palace, i.e. of the King's private chambers. — a1500 Buke of the Sevyne Sagis 1226.
The gredy hart Of this malicious instewart a1500 Ib. 1271, 1280.
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