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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jacent, a. [e.m.E. (1611), L. jacent-, jacens, pres. p. of jacēre to lie.] Lying, situated. —1567 Banff Ann. II. 383.
All and haill oure … fischings … , widelicet the Kingis watter, Wuerak, Skurre, witht the schoettis in the see contigue jacent to the craigschoit to the northeist 1604 Lanark B. Rec. 114.
The corn to he warand jacent thair to all nychtburis
