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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Post-,) Poistie, n. (? Dimin. of Post n.2 2, letter-carrier, postman.) — 1611 Brechin Test. II 182.
Alexander Aittin alias Poistie in Bonytoun
