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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†JAUM, v. To catch a glimpse of, to notice. Sc. thieves' cant.Sc. 1821 D. Haggart Life 57:
M'Bean went in for a blink to his steamer, and jaum'd a scout on the chimney-piece.