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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1506-1507
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Jedwort(h)-hede, n. [Cf. Jedwart-staf(fn.] The head for a Jedburgh staff. = Jedburgh staff hede, Jedburgh-staff n. b. —1506 Treasurer's Accounts III. 90.
For ane Jedwort hede gilt with bandis maid be Robert Selkyrk, cultellar, xlij s.; Item, for ane cais of leddir to the samyn iij s. 1507 Ib. 392.
To the smyth of Cambuskinnith for Jedworth hedis and spere hedis
