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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gysar, -ard, -art, n. [Cf. Guyser.] A mummer, masquerader. —1488 Treas. Acc. I. 93.
In Lannerik to dansaris and gysaris 1491 Ib. 184.
To gysaris that dansyt to the king a1570-86 Maitland Maitl. F. xxi. 13.
I saw no gysaris all this ȝeir, Bot kirkmen cled lyk men of weir 1627 Lanark Presb. 5.
To summond the gysartes … , and to try out those who wer clothed in womens habit 1696 Maidment Sc. Pasquils 307.
Thou would terrify the souterkines More than a gyzard in black sheepskines
