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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Ilest, Ilist, n. Also: ylist. [Var. of Elest, Elist n.]

1. A physical defect or imperfection; a flaw. 2. A fault (in a person). 3. A grudge or grievance; a dissension or quarrel.(1) 1596 Aberd. B. Rec. II. 142.
The said stair narrowis the gett and wald be ane gryt ilest theirunto
1605 Ib. 276.
Thay find … the aforesaid choip to be ane gryt ilest and preiudice to the gett
1617 Ib. 351.
All the ilestis, hoillis, and deformities in the calseyis to be reparit
(2) 1597 Warrender P. II. 322.
Giff his Majestie hes fund ony ilest or fault with me
(3) 1602 Elphinstone Mem. 165.
He is becum mair peacabill then he wes, desyring all ilestis to be tane vp
1607 Reg. Privy C. VII. 303.
[For removing the] contraversie and ylistis [among the inhabitants of Dundee]
1608 Grant Chart. 208.
To discharge with thair hartis all ilistis and occasioneis of trubill or hatred bygane

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