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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jack-stoupe, n. [e.m.E. jack (1573), a leathern tankard; Stoup n.] A leathern drinking-vessel. —1663 Edinb. Test. LXXI. 202 b.
Thrie littill hinging chandlers for the brew house of iron, ane old jack stoupe