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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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List, n.³ Also: liste, lyst(e. [ME. list, liste, lyst, last recorded c 1430, OE. list. In Sc. only in 14–15th c. verse.] Art, skill; craft, cunning. a1400 Leg. S. ix. 322.
[Bartholomew] crucifyt wes fyrste & his skyne of flayne with lyste Ib. xxxvi. 778.
It [a church] wes bigit with sic liste That [etc.] ?1438 Alex. ii. 2269.
Bot gif I be Supprysit with lufe or strenth or list Ib. 7258.
Thame micht men outher taik or sla, Throw strenth or lyst or ony wyse a1568 Bann. MS. 72 b/50.
Chaingeing of meittis … mon be … drawin with list richt sobirly c1475 Wall. x. 96.
Tresonable folk thair mater wyrkis throu lyst