obs. var. of STANDARD [a. OF. estandart].
1586. Ferne, Blaz. Gentrie, II. Lacies Nobil., 24. The Asirian Emperours, did beare in their estandarde the Eagle.
1656–81. Blount, Glossogr., Standard or Estandard … the principal or standing measure of the king, to the scantling whereof, all the measures throughout the Land are, or ought to be framed.
1676–1706. in Phillips.
1721–1800. in Bailey.
