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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jump, v.2 [e.m.E. (in this sense, 1567).] intr. To coincide, tally, agree. —1620 Melrose P. 372.
The rois noble, quart decue and ryallis jumpis neirest with youre maiesteis coyne c1680 W. Row Blair 132.
18th March, Sabbath, the doctrine jumping well in his matters, he was cheerful
