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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1616
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Jonesmes, n. [ON. Jónsmessa and in the later dial. of Orkney and Shetl. as Johnsmas.] St. John's Day, 24th June, Midsummer Day. —1616 Shetland Witch Trial in Dalyell Darker Superst. 118.
In ane somer morneing, earlie befoir the sone, about Jonesmes 1614