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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1482, 1575
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Gustare, Guster, n. [Gust v.] A taster. — 1482 Acts II. 144/1.
That na man sell nor tap it fra it be declarit be the bailȝeis and gustaris of wyne that it is mixt or corrupt c1575 Balfour Pract. 580.
Gusteris and tasteris of aill … ar not reddie quhen the sign or aill wand is set furth
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