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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Justicoat, Justicot(t, n. Also: justicat. [Sc. variant of justacor, just-au-corps (see Justicord,n.), with the final syllable conformed to coat.] The name of certain close-fitting outer body-garments with sleeves, as worn by men, women and children; the justaucorps, a kind of jacket or short coat. Also attrib.(a) 1669 Edinb. Test. LXXIII. 292 b.
Ane searge pittecot, ane body justicot 1673 Ib. LXXIV. 281 b.
Ane tabie justicott(b) 1672 Thanes of Cawdor 326.
1 dozen and 9 justicoats 1688 Douglas Bequest 24 July.
5¼ ells double tafity for a justicoat 1689 Foulis Acc. Bk. 117.
In compleat payment for my black cloathes and justicoat 1695 Ib. 178.
For lyning my black flourd justicoat 1700 Ib. 275.
For making my black cloathes for Lady Killocks buriall, coat, breeks and justicoat 1704 Ib. 353.
To the tailleour … for makeing … a frock and justicoat to Archie last wiuterattrib. 1681 Fam. Rose 372.
½ dizon of black justicoat buttous(c) 1673 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. IV. 68.
Sir Iohn Calquhowne of Lusse did wear a blak justicat wherupon there was black silk or gimp lace