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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jevell, Jeffell, Jefwell, Sc. varr. of Javell n. (a rough or ruffian). — a1570-86 Dunb. Maitl. F. xii. 15.
Bot fowll jow jowrdane hedit jevellis, Cowkin kenseis and culroun kewellis 1558-66 Knox I. 82.
‘Pack you, jefwellis [v.r. jeffells], gett yow to your chargeis, and reforme your awin lyves’
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