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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1644
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Jarkin, n. [? Cf. e.m.E. jerkin, -yn, -ynge (1519).] ? A jerkin or sleeveless garment for the upper part of the body. — 1644 Misc. Spald. C. III. 196.
Elspet Buchan deponed that thei did tak hir hors from hir … until sche did pey ten merkis for him and ane jarkin of lining
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