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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SARCESTICIST, n. A sarcastic speaker. [sər′kɛstɪsɪst]Ags. 1899 Barrie W. in Thrums v.:
“Humour's what gies the nip to speakin?” “It's what maks ye a sarcesticist, Tammas.”
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