A Concise Dictionary of Middle English from A.D. 1150 to 1580

by A. L. Mayhew; Walter W. Skeat

[ Iaunys], sb. the yellow disease, jaundice, S2, SkD, HD; iawnes, Cath., HD, Voc.; jaundys, Cath. (n); jandis, Voc.—OF. jaunisse, from jaune, gaune, yellow; Lat. galbinum, from galbus.

[ Ieaunt], sb. giant, PP, S2; see [Geaunt].

[ Ielesye], sb. jealousy, PP; see [Ialosye].

[ Ielofer], sb. gillyflower, S3; see [Gerraflour].

[ Iemis], sb. pl. gems, S3; see [Gemme].

[ Iennet], sb. a small Spanish horse, S3; see [Genette].

[ Ient-man], sb. gentleman, S3. See [Gent].

[ Ieoperdie], sb. jeopardy, S3; see [Iupartie].

[ Ierkin], sb. jerkin, jacket, S3.—Cp. Du. jurk, a frock.

[ Iesseraunt], sb. a coat or cuirass of fine mail, HD; gesserant, S3; gesseron, S3.—OF. jazerant (Ducange), jazeran, iaseran (Cotg.), jazerenc (Roland); cp. It. ghiazzerino (Florio).