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† ˈpistler Obs. Also 6 pystiller, 6–7 pisteler, pistoler. [f. pistle n. + -er1.] One who reads the Epistle at the Communion: = epistler 2, epistoler 2.
a1520Skelton Ware the Hauke 121 These be my gospellers, These be my pystillers. 1577–87Holinshed Chron. III. 920/2 A pistler: of singing priests ten. 1579Wills & Inv. N.C. (Surtees) II. 18 To the Gospeller and pistoler 6/8d a pece. a1640J. Ball Answ. to Canne i. (1642) 143 Organ-players, gospellers, pistelers. |