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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Hastines,) Haistines, n. [e.m.E. hastynes, -inesse (c 1300).] Haste; hasty temper. — 1560 Rolland Seven S. 5482.
To giue ouir haistie credence … throw haistines 1567 G. Ball. 212.
Gif kingis wald mes … hens dryue With haistines 1596 Dalr. I. 105/1.
Thair ouir haistines, and ouer bent to reuenge
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