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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pastyme, v. [e.m.E. pastyme (1523). See also Pas v. 28.] intr. To divert or amuse oneself. —1572 Buch. Detect. (1727) 7.
As for hirself scho pastymit thair certane dayis
