Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1700-1711, 1818-1854
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†JUSTICOAT, n. Also justiecor (s.Sc. 1825 Jam.), jeistiecor; juste-, justycoat. A jacket or sleeved waistcoat (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.). Arch. in Eng.Sc. 1700 Foulis Acct. Bk. (S.H.S.) 275:
Coat, breeks, and justicoat . . . £7.0.0.Sc. 1711 Edb. Ev. Post (22–5 Sept.):
Wearing ane old dark-colloured Wigg, and an old Black Coat and Justecoat.Sc. 1818 Scott Rob Roy vi.:
It's a sight for sair een, to see a gold-laced jeistiecor in the Ha' garden.s.Sc. 1839 Wilson's Tales of the Borders V. 281:
The youngster laid aside the broad blue bonnet . . . and the justycoat.Sc. 1854 M. Oliphant M. Hepburn I. 154:
I'll buy him a bonnie justiecor.
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