† estandard
obs. var. of standard [a. OF. estandart].
| 1586 J. 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. |