† aˈstell, v. Obs.
Pa. tense and pple. 1–3 asteald(e, astald(e.
[OE. astęllan, f. a- prefix 1 + stęllan to place.]
To set up, set on foot, establish.
| c 885 K. ælfred Oros. ii. iv. §6 Héo wǽre tó bisene a⁓steald. c 1175 Lamb. Hom. 19 Hu he erest astalde þeos woreld. 1205 Lay. 8950 Grið þer heo astalleden [1250 makede]. Ibid. 27060 Þæ astalden þer flem. |