Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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BAST, adj. Best, the spelling representing the s.Sc. vowel [æ] as in P.L.D. § 104.s.Sc. 1899 W. Sinclair Life & Humour 125:
“Ou wall”, said the candidate, “you've lost the bast man in Scotland.”
