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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1576, 1645
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(Javell-,) Jaw(e)lar, n. [North. ME. (once) jaueler (c 1450). Cf. Javellour.] A jailer. —1576 Inverness B. Rec. I. 252.
To be put in captivitie … and ane jawelar to keip thame vpon thair awin expenssis 1645 Tulliallan Coal Wks. 135.
For meatt and drink and jawlar fei
