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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jumling, Jumgling, vbl. n. [Jummill v.; e.m.E. iumbling (1562).] Muddling, mingling in confusion —1600 Melvill 475.
The jumgling and confounding of jurisdictiones and callings, quhilk God hes distinguisit … , is against the Word Ib. 476.
A denyall of jumling and confusion, bot … a granting of conjoyning
