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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jawer-stone, n. [Cf. Jaw(e)-stane.] ? = Jawer-hoill, Jaw-Holl. —1597 (c 1650) Dundee B. Laws 50.
It is statut … that all spouts and jawer stones placit in tenements vpon the hie streets and vennells … be incontinent removit
