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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1603
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Jennie. The woman's pet-name, standing for ‘a woman’ generally, in contrast with Jok. — 1603 Philotus clv.
Haue I not maid a berrie block That hes for Jennie maryit Jok?
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