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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Geist, v. [f. Geistn. Cf. Gest v.2] tr. To furnish with joists. —1595 Edinb. B. Rec. V. 142.
To caus repair and geist the hous in the Kirk of Feyld 1625 Glasgow B. Rec. I. 347.
To put out oyes … of that heicht gif thai geist nocht thair houssis a1578 Pitsc. (1728) 146.
A fair palace … which was lofted and geisted the space of three house hight
