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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500, 1581-1623
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Stichle, Stichil, Stighle, v. [ME stichle, stigle, stighle (all Cursor M.), stiȝtlien (c1350), stihle(n (Piers Plowman), stighill (York Myst.), frequentative f. OE stiht(i)an, ME stiȝte, MLG, MDu. stichten to set in order, arrange. Also in the later dial.] intr. a. To exert oneself, bestir oneself, move energetically. b. Of a branch: To move, make a noise in moving, rustle. —a. a1500 Golagros and Gawane 460.
Schipmen our the streme thai stichil [pr. stithil] full straught, With alkin wappyns —b. 1581-1623 James VI Poems I 135/196.
Ue euerie cauerne do suspect & euerie hedge ue see The smallest brainche that stichles [1591 stighles] makkis us sore effrayed to be
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