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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Johnnie. [e.m.E. Jonye (1673), dimin. of John.] (A nickname: see quot.) —1684 Symson Descr. Galloway 16.
The Borderers from Annandale and places thereabout, (the stile the countrey calls them by, is Johnnies)
