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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1812
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SNYSTER, n. Also sneister, snuister. [′snəistər]
1. Esp. in pl.: sweets, dainties, tit-bits, confectionery, cakes (Ayr. 1904 E.D.D., snuister; wm.Sc. 1971).Ayr. 1812 G. Cunningham Verse 150:
Your tea and your till'ts, a' your snysters o' paistry.
2. Transf. One who is dainty with his food, a nibbler (Ayr. 1921 T.S.D.C.).
[Altered form of Snashter, n., poss. by conflation with spice or confusion with Sneyster.]
