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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1822
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†JOKUL, Yokul, adv. An expression of affirmation = yes, sir, lit. yes, man (Sh. 1825 Jam., 1866 Edm. Gl., yokul). [′jokəl]Sh. 1822 Scott Pirate xxx.:
"Here, Laurie, bring up the vifda." "Jokul, jokul!" was Laurence's joyful answer.
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