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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jump(e, v.1 [Of obscure origin: cf. Gimp v. and Jimm v.] intr.? To trifle or shuffle, to practise trickery or dishonesty. —a1605 Montg. Sonn. vii. 11.
Jumpe not with justice for no kynd of thing, To just complantis gar gude attendance tak Ib. xxi. 7.
How ȝe for justice jouglarie hes vsit: Suppose ȝe say ȝe jump not in a jote, God is not blind
