buist

Definitions

To mark with a buist, as sheep. Also boost.
noun A box; a chest.
noun A coffin.
noun A basket.
noun A distinctive mark set upon sheep and cattle; a brand; hence, any distinguishing characteristic.

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"buist," on the ewe's nose; the letter "O" was newly burned there, nearly obliterating an old letter "T."

Stories of the Border Marches Jeanie Lang
If I lived in Georgia, Tennesee, or North Carolina–I would consider flyinng to Oregon, renting a tanker, and returning home with a full truckload of gas. randy buist

Letter to Any Politician Who Gives a ‘You Know What’ 2008
-- (Keith's Catal.pp. 223-226; Senators of the College of Justice, pp. 14-19.) [695] In MS. G, "lickit of the same buist."

The Works of John Knox, Vol. 1 (of 6) John Knox
It was proved that thirty-three score of sheep were found on Ormiston bearing Murdison's buist branded over, and, as far as possible, obliterating, the known buists of other farms.

Stories of the Border Marches Jeanie Lang
Mary’s — at least he has not the buist 56 of these black cattle.”

The Monastery 2008
-- He is not of the brotherhood of Saint Mary's -- at least he has not the buist [Footnote: _Buist_ -- The brand, or mark, set upon sheep or cattle, by their owners.] of these black cattle. "

The Monastery Walter Scott 1801