Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PIEST, n. A discontented, peevish child, a grumbling complaining person (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.).
[Back-formation from Peester, to whine, complain, q.v. Cf. also Norw. dial. pist, a cowardly or miserly person, of the same orig.]
