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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fist, Fyst, n. [ME. fyst(e, fist(e, OE. fýst.] The clenched hand. —c1450-2 Howlat 761.
The fydill in fist a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 106.
The grume … Fellit the freke with his fist 1513 Doug. xi. ii. 71.
Now bludyand hys awyn breist with hys fystis 1538 Lynd. Justing 47.
James leit dryfe at Johne with boith his fystis
