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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jury, Jurie, n. Also: Jewrie. [ME. Jury, Jurie (1340), Juerie (c 1330), Jewerie (1387), Gywerie, Giwerie (a 1225), OF. juierie, juerie, jurie. Cf. Jowry.] a. The land of the Jews. b. The Jewish nation. —a. c1515 Asl. MS. I. 326/19.
Matheu … wrait his gospellis in Jury in Ebrewe 1572 Sat. P. xxxi. 173.
Nane of Scottis blude In Scotland dar him self auow, Mair nor in Jurie dois the Jowb. 1567 G. Ball. 155.
Pardoun all Jurie That cryit crucifige
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