Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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†JEVE, Jave, n., v.
I. n. A push or shove with the elbow (Sc. 1808 Jam.).
II. v. To push hither and thither (Fif. 1825 Jam.).
[Orig. obscure. Phs. simply a voiced variant of shaive, Shuive.]
