A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cust, n. [Cf. Cuist.] ? A low fellow. —a1500 Colk. Sow 406. (Cf. custy 348.)
That ilk knave and ilk cust Comprysit Horlorehust For a witte man commendit