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

Isl. stang, steing, hasta.

3. An instrument for thatching, S.
Pennecuik N.

Sting and ling,
1. To carry sting and ling, to carry with a long pole, resting on the shoulders of two persons, S.
Bann. Journ.
2. To carry off sting and ling, to do so entirely, S.
V. [Ling].
Gl. Sibb.
3. The use of both pole and rope, especially in managing unruly horses or cattle.
Watson.

Stinger, s. A mender of thatched roofs, S.

Stingisdynt, s. A stroke with a baton.
Burr. Lawes.

STINKING-WEED, s. Common ragwort, S.
Lightfoot.

To STYNT, v. n. To stop.
Douglas.

To STIR, v. a. To plough slightly.
V. [Steer].

STIRK, STERK, s.
1. A bullock or heifer between one and two years old, S.
Dunbar.
2. A stupid fellow, S.
Ramsay.

A. S. styrc, styric, juvencus, juvenca.