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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1611
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Jawing, vbl. n. [Jaw v.] plur. Liquid refuse poured away, slops. —1611 Glasgow Merchants House 108.
Swa that the wattir and jawings cuming furth of the said jawhoill may discend [etc.]
