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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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JADSTANE, n. “The common white pebble, found on the sand, or in beds of rivers” (Lth. 1825 Jam.). For another version of proverb see 1832 quot. s.v. Broo, n.¹, 1.m.Lth. 1894 P. H. Hunter J. Inwick 79:
They say, bile jadstanes in butter, the bree'll be guid.