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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Crist, Cryst, n. [e.m.E. and ME. crist(e, rare variant of crest(e, after L. crista.] A crest. 1513 Doug. ix. vi. 143.
Mesapus helm … With schynand tymbret and with crystis hie Ib. xi. Prol. 19.
Hys cryst and hewmet all besprent with blude 1622-6 Bisset II. 157/4.
The erlis of Anguse hes in the crist of thair baig or coit armour: Jamais arreir 1685 Soc. Ant. LVIII. 350.
For two losangs armes with crist and suporters at 15 pund per peace