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ˈplainstones, n. pl. Sc.
Also 8–9 -stanes, -stenes.
[f. plain a.1, flat, smooth + stone.]
Flagstones; the flagged side-pavement of a street.
a1774Fergusson Mutual Compl. Plainstanes & Cawsey 3 The spacious Street an' gude Plainstanes Were never kend to crack but anes. c1817Hogg Tales & Sk. VI. 42 One page said he saw her step aside on the plain stones, speaking to an elderly woman. 1856Dobell Lyrics in War Time, Shower, A mirkier wash that splashed and clapped The plainstones. 1881Blackw. Mag. Apr. 524 He met them promenading on the plainstanes. |