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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jen(n)et(t, Jennat, n.1 [Late ME. jennette (? c 1475), e.m.E. jenet; cf. Gennet. Cf. also Jonet.] A jennet, the small Spanish horse. Also attrib. with hors. — 1503 Treas. Acc. II. 225.
For mending of … the jenetis sadil, ane haknay sadill, and tua heich sadilles Ib. 378.
To the man passit to Faukland with the jenet hors a1578 Pitsc. II. 98/15.
The Protectour … desyrit him to tak his jenett in his handis, leid him … that he might be saif 1595 Duncan App. Etym.
Asturco, a jennat of Spaine
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