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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jok(k)is, var. of Jogis n. pl. — 1586 Elgin Rec. II. 5.
Agnes Gaw … to stand in the jokkis
1593 St. A. Kirk S. 766.
Thai [fornicators] ar all ordanit to cum to the jokis upon Mononday nixttocum
1594 Ib. 785.
To stand … in the jokis at the merkat croce [for striking his father]

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