† ˈpistack, ˈpistake Obs.
Anglicized forms of pistachio, chiefly in comb. See also pistick.
| 1591 Percivall Sp. Dict., Alhostigo, alhocigo, pistacke tree. 1639 Horn & Rob. Gate Lang. Unl. xi. §123 Pistakes, services, carobs,..dates. 1658 Phillips, Pistachoes, or Pistack [ed. 1706 Pistake] Nuts. |