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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Ale-,) Aill-tastare, n. [e.m.E. ale-taster (1523): see Tastare.] An ale-conner. —14.. Acts I. 332/2.
Off the chalance of ail taistaris 1456 Peebles B. Rec. 111.
That ilk day was mayd al tasterys Rob Mvrray [etc.] 1462 Ib. 147.
The quhylk day was mad all tastaris [etc.] 1465 Ib. 154.
Aill tasteris 1467 Ib. 156; etc. (to 1474).
Ayll tastarris
