a stipulation — Readham

[Pref. a representing Lat. ad to; stipulation.] Stipulation; agreement. [STIPULATION.] "Gracing himself herein with the a stipulation of our reverend Jewell."- Hall: Hon. of the Mar. Clergy, ii. 8. a-stir ( Eng.), a-ste'er ( Old Eng., also Old & Mod. Scotch), a. Stirring, active; in motion, in commotion. "Life had long been astir in the village.' Long fellow: Evangeline, pt. 1., 4. "To set things asteer again."-Scott: "-Scott: Old Mortality, xxxvii.