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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pustul(l, n. [e.m.E. and ME pustule (1398), pustle (1612), also puscull (a1529), puscle, F. pustule (13–14th c., OED), L. pustula blister, pimple, pustule.] A pustule. —1568 Skeyne Descr. Pest 10.
Siclyk quhen pokis or sic pustulis are frequent not onlie amangis barnis [etc.] a1597-1617 Hist. Jas. VI (1825) 6.
His haill bodie brak out in evill favourit pustullis
