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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Junct, n. [Cf. e.m.E. ioncte (c 1540) and Junt(t n.] A joint of a person's body, a section of a limb. —1513 Doug. vi. iii. 122.
The cald ded corps is ... invnct Embalmyt with rich gummys euery junct1518 Glenartney Doc.
That the punition thairof salbe cutting of ane junct of ane fingar of the richt hand
