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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jadgear, -er, Jedger, n. [f. Jadge v. Cf. OF. jaugeur and Gagear, Gaugear.] A gauger, in the sense of the verb; espec., one whose function was to verify that the barrels of fish were of the standard size. 1584 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 343.
[They are appointed] jadgearis, wrakeris, visitouris and markeris of the haill hering and quhyte fische 1593 Conv. Burghs I. 413.
The complayntt … aganis Johnne Boyde, generall jedger, for neglecting of his office 1598 Ib. II. 31.
The magistrattis … to appoint ane discreitt persoun within everie ane of the saidis brughis to be jadger, burnear, or wraker of all barrellis and hogheidis of salmond and hering 1629 Edinb. B. Rec. VII. 55.
[The office of] jadger generall deputt … vacand be deceis of umquhill Johnne Nisbett