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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jest, n.1 [ME. (14th c.) and e.m.E., OF. jeste, geste; var. of Gest n.1] a. pl. Notable deeds, exploits. b. A tale, story or romance. c. A jest or joke. — 1513 Doug. viii. xii. 143.
The … hie renownye Of gloryus jestis of hys postheryte 1535 Stewart 46900.
I haif hard tell in mony jest and ryme All erthlie blythnes lestis botanetyme c1552 Lynd. Mon. 564.
Had he done wryt in Latyne or in Grew, It had to thame bene bot ane sawrles iest
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