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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1793
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JOSY, n. Also Josey. Dim. form of Joseph (Ayr. 1823 Galt Entail xl.) or Josephine. Gen.Sc.
† Sc. usage: A long riding cloak worn by women in the 18th c.Peb. 1793 R. Brown Carlop Green (1817) 95:
Skirt, josy, plaids, creels, sacks, A' swalled wi' goods, and pouch-fu's, bought.
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