Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1823
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¶FOISTER, v. Only in vbl.n. foist(e)ring, foishtering, fussing, palaver, affected behaviour (Ayr. 1825 Jam.).Ayr. 1823 Galt Entail lxiv.:
We had no foistring and parleyvooing, like your novelle turtle-doves — but discoursed in a sober and wise-like manner anent the cost and charge o' a family.
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