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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1438, 1531-1553
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Jouglour, Jouglar, n. Also: jowglar. [e.m.E. jougler (1557). Cf. Juglour.] A wizard. = Juglour 2. — ?1438 Alex. ii. 7190.
I sall wele wengit be Of him, ȝon iouglouris sone [F. filz l'enchanteour], I hecht! 1531 Bell. Boece I. 164.
Jouglaris [Bisset jowglaris], wichis, and makaris of privat patronis with devillis, sal be brint 1553 Treasurer's Accounts X. 167.
Jaques the jouglar
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