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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1456, 1549
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Gustit, Gusted, a. [e.m.E. (well) gusted (1535), f. Gust n.] Having a (specified) taste. — 1456 Hay II. 138/33.
The gude water … is wele gustit and lycht 1456 Ib. 139/2.
Evill wateris ar … evill hewit and evill gustit ?1549 Monro W. Isles 58.
The flesche of thir sheipe … is verey wyld gusted
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