Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PASTY, n. A nickname for a bill-poster (Gall. 1903 Gallovidian V. 182).
[From Paste + -y, see -Ie, suff., 2. (a).]
