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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1573
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Eumest, a. [Later Angus dial. hewmist, humist (J).] Last, hindmost. —1573 Protocol Book of G. Fyiff MS. 1.
Euery tent leaf & the eumest of the sex & last leaf ar markit with the signe & subscriptione of Robert Scott