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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jesmie, n. [e.m.E. jesimy (1666), jessamie (1633), corrupt. f. jessamine.] Jasmine. —1689 Foulis Acc. Bk. 113.
For making heads to my jesmie gloves 1691 Ib. 132.
For a glass of jesmie oyl for my piriwigs Ib. 137.
For a glass bottle with jesmie
