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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Jelous-,) Jealoused, ppl. a. Suspected. —1695 J. Sage Works (Spottisw. Soc.) I. 268.
She assisted the Scottish subjects against their native sovereign (her jealoused competitrix)