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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wastair, Vaister, n. (Altered form of Wa(w)sper n., under the influence of Leister n.) — 1532 Selkirk B. Ct. (ed.) 121.
Thair nettis or vaisteris fundyng in the sammyne streme 1547–8 Acta Conc. & Sess. MS XXIV 22.
vij salmont nettis … ane pelt net price xx s. ane wastair price xiiij s. ane masking tub
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