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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jest, v.1 [f. Jest(en.2 Cf. Gest v.2 and Jeist v.] tr. To joist. —a1578 Pitsc. I. 336/8.
Ane greit round … quhilk was loftit and iestit the space of thrie house hight 1584–5 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 401.
That the new mylnis qubilk ar in bigging be jestet and haif girnells 1684 Thanes of Cawdor 367.
The said jamme is … to be jested over and made fitt to receave a roofe
