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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Eistell, -ill, adv. [f. eist Est n. In later dial. as eastle, eassil(t.] A(n) eistell, to the east of. — a1578 Pitsc. II. 108/25.
In the mure of Sanctminnians ane litill bewast [I. aneistill] the kirk Ib. 122/21.
Thay … iandit vpone the sandis a-eistell Callice 1602 Monkland Baron Ct. 5.
That no peittis be cassin … a eistell the wostell end of the lang steill
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