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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Bestelike,) Beistlik(e, a. [e.m.E. beestlyke (1526).] Beastly. —1533 Boece i. vii. 50 (quhilk contempnit ȝow as beistlike bodyis); Ib. 54 (this cruell beistlik pepill). c1475 Wall. vii. 347 (ed. 1570).
