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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1580
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Lasthand, a. [Last a. 1, and cf. behind the hand, Hand n. 7 b.] Dilatory. — 1580 Waus Corr. 230.
Ye mane writ scharple to the mastar for he is waray lasthand of hes payment to all men
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"Lasthand adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 14 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/lasthand>
