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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1893
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†TAISTER, v. To dodge work, slack, be lazy.Dmf. 1893 T. Murray Frae the Heather 53:
Ere aucht days had fled, wi' reluctance she had Relinquished her notion to taister.
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