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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Paist, n. [OF. past (14th c. in Hatz.-Darm., s.v. repas), L. pastum, food. Cf. Repast n.] A meal. —1540 Lynd. Sat. 1378 (B).
And I sall provyd for a paist [: waist, haist] Our corssis to confort
