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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pestsome, a. [Nonce-formation f. Pest n. 2.] Pernicious, baneful. = Pestifer(o)us a. 3. —a1689 Cleland 91.
The church having made a refection … of any power Conferred by that pestsome whore
