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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jerinssey, attrib. [e.m.E. Jarnsey (1583), Jerdseie (1587), Jarsey, Jersey, the name of the Channel Island.] Of Jersey (worsted). —1571 6th Rep. Hist. MSS. 655/1.
Your ladischip sall ressaue tua pair of Jerinssey slewis with a wilycoitt
