dial. In 7 stan. [f. STEND v.1] A stick used by butchers to hold open a carcase.
1481. Durham Acc. Rolls (Surtees), 97. Slaughterhous … j fleshaxe, j dresyng-knyfe, iij capistra, v stendez.
1688. R. Holme, Armoury, III. 313/1. Butchers Instruments … A Stan.
1893. Northumbld. Gloss., Stend.
