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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1891, 1964
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SHAEST, v. Also shaste. Sh. form of Eng. chase, with -t prob. from pa.t. See S, letter, 6. [′ʃæst]Sh. 1891 J. Burgess Rasmie's Büddie 47:
An heth! he shaestit 'is at wance.Sh. 1964 New Shetlander No. 69. 25:
Shastin twa aald almark yowes.
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