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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jesting, vbl. n. [e.m.E. iestynge (1584), gestinge.] Scoffing, mockery; jesting. Also attrib. — 1562-3 Winȝet I. 55/28.
Sic … damnable errouris, … defenceit only be finȝeit eloquence, iesting and mokrie Ib. 57/1.
The faythfull quhome thai in thair iesting callis Papistis Ib. II. 81/20.
Be thare iesting, tanting and rayling —attrib. 1572 Sat. P. xxxiii. 176.
Als thay do disdane to heir Gods word Thinking the same to be ane jesting bourd
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