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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jesp(e, Sc. var. of Jasp(e n. (jasp or jasper). — 1535 Stewart 37596.
With mony pretius stone, As jesp, jasink, and margaretis mony one 15.. Clar. v. 1789.
Quenis … Whois radious rich apparrall brightlie schone … In corronalds, bright jespe, and diademes Ib. 2010.
Thus Mars his sonnis … In bright arming … Leiming of jespis wounder glorious
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