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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nastie, a. [e.m.E. and ME. nasty (a 1400), -ie, of obscure origin: cf. Nesty.] Dirty, filthy. Here abusively applied to a person. —1597 Stirling Merch. Guild. 10.
[He] is convict in calling him ane nastie dessauer
