Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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BEASLER, n. Also baissler. A cattleman, byreman (Rxb. a.1838 Jam. MSS. XI. 77, 1923 Watson W.-B.). [Beas' + -ler, suff.]