A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Jack of Leyden, phr. [Quasi proper name.] ? Cf. Ja(c)ktaleg phr. —1686 G. Stuart Joco-Ser. Disc. 38.
Hic-hæc-conjunx, Jack of Leyden [gl. Buggery, &c.], Brother Loose-down, Sister Slyding
