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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Johne. Also: Johine, Jhone. The man's name John, also in similar applications in ME. and e.m.E. a. Prefixed to an epithet to form a nickname. = Jok 1. b. Schir Johne, a name (? chiefly contemptuous) for a priest. Also Schir Johne Latynelesse. c. See Jok 2. d. Sanct Jhones nutt, ‘two nuts growing together, the possession of which is supposed to secure against witchcraft’ (J).a. c1500-c1512 Dunb. Tua Mar. W. 142.
For all the buddis of Johne Blunt, quhen he abone clymis, Me think the baid deir aboucht, sa bawch ar his werkis 1540 Lynd. Sat. 1689.
Put on ȝour hude, Johne Fule, ȝe raif a1568 Bann. MS. 94 a/52.
Thus said Johine vponland a 1700 Maidment New Bk. Old Ballads (1844) 15.
I bid thee then goe hame, Gibb Glaiks, John Jillets or some other, Or els I fear thow gett thy paiksb. c1540 Lynd. Kitteis Conf. 76.
To by ane messe Fra drounkin schir Johne Latynelesse 1558-66 Knox I. 378 marg.
In contemplatioun of these articles arose this proverb, ‘Gud day, Sir Johne, whill Januar. Welcum, Sir Johne, quhill Januar’c. 1573 Sat. P. xli. 23.
He … was als meit for sic office As outher gellie Jok or Johned. 1584 Sempill Sat. P. xlv. 303.
[The witch] sought out syne That vnder ane alter of stane had lyne Sanct Jhones nutt and the foure levit claver

e. Johne Dolouris teddens, bad news (Dolour n.¹, distress, sorrow; tidingis). c 1567-70 Glasgow B. Rec. (M.C.) xi.
In lyk maner youre l. may understand albeit it be Johne Dolouris teddens my lord of Glencarne gat fra my lord regent your l. escheit