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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1595-1617
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Ghaist, Gheast, n. Varr. of gaist Gaste n.2 and Gest n.3 (guest). — 1595 Edinb. B. Rec. V. 128.
All hoistlers and ludgearis [to] gif up nychtlie to the baillies the names of thair ghaists a1597-1617 Hist. Jas. VI 30.
Declaring unto hir, that she wald be thocht an unwelcome ghaist in Ingland
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