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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1676-1683
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Pistie. [Cf. later north-east. dial. peist a feeble little person, ineffectual creature. Cf. also peister a slow bungling worker, in the mod. dial. of Kirkcudbright.] Appar., a to-name or nick-name. — 1676 Muirhead Glasg. Procurators 78.
Given to pistie Robert Miller 1683 Ib. 84.
To Pistie … by warrand
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