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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jargoun, n. Also: jergon. [e.m.E. and ME. (1340–70), OF.] Twittering, chattering (of birds). Also, nonsense, gibberish. —1494 Loutfut MS. 26 a.
Quha will nocht lere hir in ȝouthed scho will nocht spek bot iergona1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 18 (Wr.).
The jargoun of the iangling jayes

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