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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jen(n)et, n.2 [e.m.E. jen(n)et(te (1551), late ME. genete (1481, Caxton), OF. jen(n)ette, gen(n)et(t)e. Cf. Janet and Jonet.] pl. Furs made from the skins of the genet. — 1503 Treas. Acc. II. 208.
For mantillis of jenettis, contenand iiijc bestis Ib. 236.
The Kingis goun … linit with jenetis 1561 Inv. Wardrobe 128.
Ane pair of wyd slevis of arming … , item, ane pair of the like slevis of jennettis 1612 Halyb. 306.
Furres called … jennetts
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