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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DOISTER, DYSTER, n. Also dystar, deaister. A stormy wind blowing in from the sea (Bnff.2, Abd.2 1940, dyster; Ags. 1808 Jam., doister, dystar; Ayr.9 1949, doister).Abd. 1900 E.D.D.:
I was oot last nicht an' comin' hame the win' was a perfect deaister an' nearly beat me.
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