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