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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Geisting, vbl. n. [f. Geist v. See also Gesting.] Furnishing with joists. —1554–5 Edinb. Old Acc. I. 165.
Thre treis to the geisting of the nether stair 1617–8 M. Works Acc. XIV. 12.
For gloves to the maisones at the geisting of the tour
