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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1690
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Schistted. ? Erroneous for schietted = cheated. Cf. Cheiter n. — 1690 Lett. (Annandale Papers, R. C. Reid transcript) 20 Feb.
I reqwyre yow againe to poynd Cowmestoune Stack & not neglect it for I will be no more schistted by any of the Moffitts
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