Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PEYZART, n. Also peysart, -ert, pisard, -ert, pysert.
1. A miser, skinflint (Rxb. 1825 Jam.; Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., pysert, 1914 Angus Gl., pisard). Also attrib., parsimonions, niggardly, miserly (†Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.).Sh. 1932 J. Saxby Trad. Lore 116:
The miser is called an “ill-vanded pisert.”
‡2. “A troublesome little person, an imp” (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.).
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