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Quotation dates: 1835
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‡CUSTRIL, Kustril, Koostril, Koostrel, Keystrel, n. A fool, a foolish person (Sc. 1825 Jam.2, kustril, koostril; Rxb. Ib., custril, 1923 Watson W.-B., custril (rare), koostrel (obs.)).Slk. 1835 Hogg Wars of Montrose II. 54:
“So you never saw a shabbier keystrel or a worse-looking boy, did you not?” said she.
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