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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wastering, Vastering, n. [Wastair n.] The action or process of fishing with a fish-spear. See Wa(w)sper n. and Wastair n. — 1580–1 (1581) Reg. Great S. 55/1.
Cum omni alia piscatione salmonum aliorumve piscium inter dict. bondas, sive reticulis et modo appellato vastering aut alio quocunque modo consueto 1634 Reg. Great S. 70/2.
Cum cetera piscatione salmonum aliorumque piscium reticulis aut modo vocato wastering aut alio modo consueto
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