ppl. a. Sc. Obs. In 5 sturtand, 6 sturtyn. [f. STURT v.] a. Of a person: Contentions. b. Of a thing: That causes vexation or disquiet.
a. 1500. Ratis Raving, 656. Mar is lowable to god with a … pacient man na a Irfull, and a sturtand, quhilk makis reddy dyscord.
1513. Douglas, Æneis, VIII. Prol. 15. Sturtyn study hes the steyr, distroyand our sport.
