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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jet, v. [ME. and e.m.E. iet(te (a 1420) : cf. Jatour n.] intr. To display or obtrude oneself ostentatiously, to flaunt, parade oneself. —1567 G. Ball. 208.
Say weill him self will sumtyme auance, Bot do weill dois nouther iet nor praunce c1590 Fowler I. 340/56.
The wenches … primrose garlandes plett, And hand in hand in ringes full rownde, About the grene they iett
