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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jabart, -ert, n. and a. (? attrib.) Appar. applied to a domestic fowl; (?) —c1500 Rowll Cursing 128 (M).
Thow art he and thow art scho That Roulis blak jabert put in bro And thow art scho that staw his hen And put hir in the pot thair ben 1581 Treas. Acc. (MS.) 93 (2) b.
To bring sum jabart foulis fra Striuiling to Dalkeyth
