† astaten.
Obsolete.
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the world > existence and causation > existence > state or condition > [noun] > of a person or in life > in terms of prosperity, etc.
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c1225 Hali Meid. 13 Scheaweð in hire estat of þe blisse undeadlich.
?c1225 (?a1200) Ancrene Riwle (Cleo. C.vi) (1972) 151 Uhan efter his stat.]
a1250 (?a1200) Ancrene Riwle (Nero) (1952) 78 Sik mon haueð two swuðe dredfule aestaz.
a1250 (?a1200) Ancrene Riwle (Nero) (1952) 71 Þeos þreo astaz.
1482 W. Caxton Chron. Eng. ccli. 321 The kyng in his astate clad in blewe.
1530 Myroure Oure Ladye (Fawkes) (1873) ii. 85 They that ar in dygnite, and astate of power; ar called goddes.
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