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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Jeddart-staf, -staiff, Jether-, n. Plur. -staves, stalves. [Jeddart, Jether, later varr. of Jedwart, as in the mod. dial.] = Jedburgh(t)-, Jedwart-staf(f). —1567 Kirkcaldy B. Rec. App. 314.
Ane Jeddart staiff 1579
Glasgow B. Rec. (M.C.) 111.
Invading him with ane Jeddart staf 16.. Row Cupp of Bon-Accord 2.
With halberts and jether stalves 1643 Proclamation throughout Scotland 3.
With. .loquhaber-axes or jeddart staves
