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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1511, 1643
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Gesting, vbl. n. [f. Gest n.2 Cf. v.2] Furnishing with joists. —1511 Treasurer's Accounts IV. 283.
To the said Andro, for labouris and expensis maid be him one cuppilling and gesting of the said chapele 1643 Black Bk. Taymouth 99.
In anno 1643 … for repairing of the high towre … and lofting and gesting therof
