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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WEEL-EEST, ppl.adj. Also -easet. See Eese, v.
1. Well-accustomed to or with (ne.Sc. 1973).Bnff. 1924 Swatches o' Hamespun 25:
He'll be that weel-easet te bit nips.
2. Well-treated.Abd. 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb viii.:
Tam admitted that the servants were ‘weel ees't' in the way of food.
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