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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Foistit, p.p. [e.m.E. foyst v. (1583), f. foyst a wine-cask.] Grown musty. —1566 Treas. Acc. XI. 575.
The said wine lay … ventit and foisted for lak of keiping