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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1681
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Jedburgh. Jedburgh cast, ‘Jeddart justice,, precipitate or arbitrary justice, condemnation without a hearing. — 1681 Cleland 110.
And if my judgement be not scant Some lybel will be relevant And all the proces firm and fast To give the Counsel Jedburgh cast
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