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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Stayed, Stayd(e, adj. [e.m.E. steyed (1541), stayed (1555), stade (1567), stayd (a1568); Stay v.¹] Of a person, his behaviour, etc.: Balanced, well-regulated, free from extravagance, not extreme. b. Of the muscles: Firm. — 1567 G. Ball. 214.
Ȝit dois the poet Menander Aduertise vs for to refraine For lusting lyfe is nathing stayde [A. stayed] 1586 Buchan Cl. I 99.
And (as a young prince) is of stayed behaviour, void of licenciousness 1612 Misc. Maitl. C. II 117.
The more stayed sort thought it more fit to prepare sum course of mitigation 1650 Misc. Bann. C. I 194.
Roxbrough's no scollar; yet he's neer a kin To learning … In points of state so stayd … His wisdom balanced to the change of tymes [etc.] —b. 1687 Bk. Old Edinb. C. XXVII 133.
In every motion the muscles that concurr to the performing at golve keep bent and stayd which in all motions of your armes you will be helped to do by contracting your fingers