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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*(Jak-,) Jackmanise, v. [Jakman n.] tr. To serve as a jackman or retainer. —1645 Fraser Polichron. 306.
You will neglect the country, run to Edinburgh and be jackmanising Argil
