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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fester, n.1 Also: festur, faister. [ME. fester (a 1300), festre, festure, OF. festre, L. fistula.] A festering sore. — 1535 Stewart 29508.
Moir horribill … No canker, fester, gut or ȝit grandgore 1568 Pref. Lyndesay 8.
Be quhome he hes discouerit thair cankerit curruptioun & auld festur 1681 Colvil Whig's Suppl. i. 36.
Courtiers covering cankered faisters With curled periwiggs and plaisters
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