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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jyre, v. [Var. of Gyre v.2 Cf. also Jeiring vbl. n.] intr. To jeer at. —c1590 Fowler I. 328. § xx. 5.
Ye iest at vs, we jyre [ed. jyve] at yow aga[n]e
