Sc. Obs. Also cuist, coyst. [Derivation unknown: its abbreviation from custroun has been suggested, but the spelling seems to indicate Sc. ö, ü, repr. ME. ō, which is a different vowel.] A base, low fellow; a custroun.
a. 1500. Colkelbie Sow, I. 406 (Jam.). Ilk knave, and ilk cust, Comprysit Horlore Hust.
1535. Aberdeen Reg., V. 15 (Jam.). Calling him coyst carll & commound theyf, & vther vyil wordis.
a. 1605. Montgomerie, Flyting, 13. We mell thou sall yell, little cultron cuist.
