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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jayne, n. [OF. gehine, jehine, jaine, jayne, torture inflicted to extort a confession, an instrument of torture: cf. Gene n. (See also Jean v.)] (An instrument of) torture. —1568 Cal. Sc. P. II. 731.
That the said George … suld be haid to the tolbuith … and their be put in the jayne and tormentis, for furthering of the declaration of the trewth
