Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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JUST, v. To adjust (Sh., Ork. 1866 Edm. Gl.; Sh., Ork. 1959); to make a weight or measure accurate.Abd. 1765 Aberdeen Jnl. (25 March):
He likewise makes, justs and sells all Kinds of Weights.
Hence justing iron, ? adjusting iron.Sc. 1696 in Darien Papers (1849) 38:
50 Coupers Justing Irons at 9d. p.s.
