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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1542
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Jowpoun, n. [Var. of Juppon: cf. Joup n.] A kind of jacket or coat worn by men. — 1542 Inv. Wardrobe 84.
Coittis … , Item, ane jowpoun of blak velvott lynit with gray. Item, ane uther jowpoun of blak velvott … with thrie buttonis ennamelit blak on the collar
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