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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Disteast, n. [e.m.E. distast (1598), -taste.] A distaste. —1610 Fowler I. 271/4.
Desyres with caire and causles feares, Distea[s]ts, disgrace 1651 Melville Corr. 233.
He took an grait disteast of him
