Sc. Obs. [Cf. F. jauge = ONF. gauge GAUGE.] A Scotch form of GAUGE. So † Jadgerie, 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. Ibid. (1621), (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.
