Obs. rare. [f. L. sōl- in sōlstitium (see next) + STEAD sb. Cf. SUNSTEAD.] Solstice.

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1601.  Holland, Pliny, XXVI. v. 245. If it be gathered about the Summer solstead.

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1653.  W. Ramesey, Astrol. Restored (1654), 79. Winter [beginning] at the second Solstead.

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