An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language / in which the words are explained in their different senses, authorized by the names of the writers by whom they are used, or the titles of the works in which they occur, and deduced from their originals

by John Jamieson

Su. G. stolpe, a prop, a support.

2. To stalk, S. B.
Journ. Lond.

Isl. stalpleg-r, praecox.

Stilper, s.
1. One who has long legs, and of course a long step, S. B.
2. Stilpers, pl. crutches, S. B.
3. Poles for crossing a river dry-shod, S. B.

To STILT, v. n.
1. To go on crutches, S.
2. To halt, to cripple, S.
Burns.

Su. G. stylt-a, grallis incedere.

3. To cross a river on poles, S.
Stat. Acc.

Stilt of a plough, s. The handle of it, S.
Brand.

Stilts, s. pl. Poles for crossing a river.
Statist. Acc.

To STYME, v. n.
1. To look as one whose vision is indistinct, S. B.
2. Denoting the awkward motions of one who does not see well, S. B.