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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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JUBISH, adj., v. Also jubous, jubis (Cai. 1902 E.D.D.); dubish. [′dʒubɪʃ]
I. adj. Gen. of persons: suspicious, anxious, in a state of doubt (Cai. 1902 E.D.D.), having reason to doubt, suspect or fear (w.Sc. 1889 Jam., dubish, jubish; Ork. 1922 J. Firth Reminisc. 152; Ork., Cai., m.Sc., Uls. 1959).Gsw. 1868 J. Young Poems 21:
I'd scarce approve't had I a vote — At least, I wad be jubous o't.Ork. 1880 Dennison Sketch-Bk. 144:
An' whin the breir begood tae ky Sheu teuk a jubish care.Cai. 1909 D. Houston 'E Silkie Man 5:
'E fowk 'e hoose is gettan' jubish at somethin's come owre 'ir.Uls. 1931 Northern Whig (15 Dec.) 10:
Nobody could do with him — he's that jubous.
II. v. To suspect (Cai. 1902 E.D.D., jubis); to be uncertain (m.Lth., Bwk., Lnk. 1959).
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