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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quhister, n. [e.m.E. quister, qwyster, qwytstare (15th c.). Cf. Du. witster ‘a woman that whitens the walls’.] A whitster or bleacher. —1558–9 Edinb. Old Acc. I 278.
William Thomsoun, quhister 1602 Elgin Rec. II 101.
William Tarres the quhister [pr. guhister]
