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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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ESTLINS, adv. Rather, above all (Ayr. 1825 Jam.2).Rnf. 1813 E. Picken Poems I. 68:
Had I the power to change at will, I'd estlins be a Rattan still.

[From erst, adv., rather, in preference, + suff. -lins.]

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