Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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JO, n.2 In Distilling: the wort or liquor produced by boiling barley, to which yeast has been added, and which is reboiled and distilled to make whisky, wash (ne.Sc. 1959).
[Orig. unknown.]