Obs. [App. A prep.1 in + STORE.] In great number; in a heap; together.

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c. 1300.  K. Alis., 2110. He ladde to-fore Gode knyghtis and doughty astore. Ibid., 5002. Every wilde dere astore, Hy mowen by cours ernen tofore.

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c. 1320.  Seuyn Sages (W.), 926. Men unkek gate and halle-dore, Barons entrede in astore.

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