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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jeist, v. [f. Jeistn. Cf. Geist v. and Jest v.] tr. To joist, furnish with joists. —1610 Edinb. B. Rec. VI. 67.
[He] sall jeist the samyn [wardhouse] and sall laye abone the jeisting and taibletting round about 1657 Ib. IX. 56.
For jeisting the wholl lenth of the schooll with good weill dight jeists 1659 Ib. 157.
Ane high hous … to be sufficientlie jeisted and floored
