† jadge, jedge Sc. Obs.
[Cf. F. jauge = ONF. gauge gauge.]
A Scotch form of gauge. So † ˈjadgerie, the action of gauging; the office of a gauger.
| 1617 Sc. Acts Jas. VI, 28 June (Jam.) The same Measure and Firlot being found agreeable with the said Jedge. 1621 Ibid. (1814) 669 (Jam.) Confermes the gift made..to the saidis provest, etc. of Edinburgh of the jadgerie of salmon, herring, and quhyit fische packit..within the kingdome of Scotland. |