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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jeig, n. Also: jeegg. [e.m.E. gigge (1570), jigge, etc., of uncertain origin.] A lively dance, a jig. — a1568 Scott iv. 58.
Sum luvis, new cum to toun, With jeigis to mak thame joly, Sum luvis dance vp and doun To meis thair malancoly c1635-80 Edwards Commonpl. Bk. 47.
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