Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1888-1929
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VISTIE, n. Also vista (Ork. 1842 Stat. Acc.2 XV. 96, 1866 Edm. Gl.). A short journey, a visit, trip (Ork. 1973). [′vɪsti]Ork. 1888 in Ellis E.E.P. V. 804:
The morn is wir waddin day, We'll mak a vistie dan.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
I'm gaan a vistie tae Kirkwall at the market.
