Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I). Includes material from the 2005 supplement.
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BEESTER, v. “To better, to outdo” (Ags.8 1933); to beat in a game. (Also ppl.adj. beestert, beishtert Bnf 1990s).
[Cf. Beaster, n.]
