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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gesting, vbl. n. [f. Gest n.2 Cf. v.2] Furnishing with joists. — 1511 Treas. Acc. IV. 283.
To the said Andro, for labouris and expensis maid be him one cuppilling and gesting of the said chapele 1643 Black Bk. Taymouth 99.
In anno 1643 … for repairing of the high towre … and lofting and gesting therof
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