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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jak stro, Jacstro, Jockstro, n. [e.m.E. Jack Strawe a man of no substance or worth (1596), ME. and e.m.E. Jak(ke, Jack Straw(e, the name or nickname of one of the leaders of the Peasants' Revolt of 1381.] As an abusive name for a man of no worth. — a1585 Polwart Flyt. 149 (T).
Jak stro [v. rr. Jacstro, Jockstro], be better anes ingynit Or I will flyt aganis my sell
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