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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jeopard, -erd, n. [Shortened f. Jeopardy n.: cf. e.m.E. ieopard (1611). Cf. also Jupert n.] a. A feat of arms, a war-like onset. b. Hazard, jeopardy. —1531 Bell. Boece II. 258.
Thir Danis … gaif gret sowmes … to Makbeth, to suffer thair freindis that war slane at his jeoperd [L. pugna] to be buryit in Sanct Colmes Inche 1559 Knox I. 326.
As heirtofoir, with jeopard of our lyves, … we haif served … your grace 1605 in Calderwood VI. 314.
But … all these circumstances … give place, when the essence and substance of maters stand in jeopard
