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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Taistril, n. (Cf. Gael. taisdealach a traveller, vagabond.) —1686 G. Stuart Joco-Ser. Disc. 43.
Another taistril … with them came And he play'd sweetly on the shaum. The rabble-rowt sae whew'd and whirl'd When pipe and shawm together skirl'd
