Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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JESSOP, n. A corruption of Eng. hyssop (Per. 1958).Abd. 1920 A. Robb MS.:
Mallie was sent out wi' a jug o jessop and sage till him.