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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Reist, Reest, v. [Cf. Reistit ppl. adj. Of obscure origin. Cf. 17th c. Eng. reese to burn, smoke, Dan. riste to grill or boil, f. ON rist gridiron.] a. tr. To cure by means of smoke or heat. b. To expose (a person) to heat or smoke as a punishment. —a. a1605 Montg. Sonn. xxv 4.
Rau rid herring reistit in the reik —b. 1692 Presb. Eloq. (1694) 80.
Take them [Malignants] up by the heels [and] reest them in the chimbney of Hell