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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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JIMP, n.³ Also jump. Prob. orig. a strip, slice or sliver of anything. Specif. a slip of leather put between the outer and inner soles of a shoe to give the appearance of thickness (Sc. 1808 Jam.).Sc. 1709 Philosoph. Trans. XXVII. 146:
After this I provided some Jumps, or Leather, such as Shoemakers use for the Heels of Shoes.Abd. 1758 Abd. Council Register (25 Feb.):
Six Dozen of Leather Jumps for a Barrel Bulk.Sc. 1774 J. Schaw Jnl. Lady of Quality (1923) 118:
A kingfish was soon caught which was cut into jumps and laid in the sun.