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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1570
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Jesting, Jeasting, ppl. a. [e.m.E. iesting (1551).] Scoffing, mocking. —1570 Bann. Trans. 74.
The said Henrie … most proudlie crossed my servantis geatis with sic jesting [M. jeasting] and mocking meanes … as wold have irritate … the most pacient flesch leving