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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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†EASTIE-WASTIE, n. comb. An unreliable person, “one on whose word there can be no dependance” (Ags. 1808 Jam.); sc. one who is undecided as to the direction he should take. Also used as an adj. = changeable in mood or opinion; undecided, hesitant.Sc. 1829 E. Logan Restalrig xiii.:
Maybe ye are something eastie-wastie and the bowls may row even after a'.