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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Toust, Towist, v. [Toust n.] tr. To tax (a person); to levy a toust (Toust n.). —1555 Conv. Burghs I 10.
Swa that puir travellouris fremen ar towistit as vnfremen be ignorant and gredie keparis of portis and hevynis of the borrowis of this realme 1565 Calderwood II 574.
Her Majestie's barons and other lieges, which are tousted for repairing of that which was so indiscreitlie of the patrimonie forsaid dilapidated
