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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Marjow, n. [mar Mer v.; Jo n., Joy n.] A killjoy. —a 1680 Soc. Ant. XLV. 249.
Let not the marjowes of your oun thoughts disturb your peace in beleiving