Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BESLAISTER, v. “To besmear” (Kcb.4 c.1925).Sc. 1846 Anon. The Muckomachy (based on W. Drummond Polemo-Middinia) 16:
Her gown, whereon the pearling glitters; Her splendent apron, Wi' gowd-lace vap'rin', Were a' beslaister'd thick wi' gutters!
