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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

HAGASTED, adj. Also haagastayed; †hogsted (Jak.). Familiar with a place through long residence there (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl., ‡Sh. 1956); †of cattle: in the habit of grazing in a certain hill-pasture (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)).

[O.N. hagi, pasture, field for grazing + stœðr, stationary; Dan. dial. hugastet, id.]

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