A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1540-1550
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Jonet, n.2 [Var. of Jen(n)et(t n.1] A jennet. —c1550 Lynd. Test. Meldrum 117.
Ane man in armour bricht, Upon ane ionet or ane cursour wicht 1540 Id. Sat. 3254.
I wald gif baith my hat & bonat To gett my lord Lindsayis broun jonet, War we beȝond … Annet We sowld nocht dreid