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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1599, 1666
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(Hastin,) Haistin, v. Also: hesten. [e.m.E. hasten (1565).]
1. intr. To make haste. 15.. Clariodus iii. 458.
The king … braid unto his sword, rycht haistining
2. tr. To hasten, bring or send quickly. 1666 Laing MSS. I. 350.
Lord give you pasienc and hesten you out of thir mercieles hands
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