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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1679-1680
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Marjow, n. [mar Mer v.; Jo n., Joy n.] A killjoy. — a 1680 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries XLV. 249.
Let not the marjowes of your oun thoughts disturb your peace in beleiving
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