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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fistill, n. [e.m.E. fistle, fystle, late ME. fystel.] attrib. ?Accompanied by fistula. —c1500 Rowll Cursing 49 (M).
Cauld, canker, or fistill [B. feister or] feueris
