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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1545
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Waitska(i)th, Waytskaith, -scath, Watskath, n. [e.m.E. wayte scathe (Caxton); Wait v.2] A trouble maker. Only as a nickname or personal name. — a1500 Henr. Fab. 667.
Freir Volff Waitskaith [Bann. Waitskath] in science wonder sle a1500 Tale of the Colkelbie Sow i 272.
Waytscath him by Dansit ane dandy 1545 Blackfriars Perth 166.
Willelmum Donaldsoun, alias Watskath 1545 Blackfriars Perth 175.
Waytskaith
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