Sc. Also jauner, janner. [Origin unknown.] Idle talk.
a. 1794. Lass of Ecclefechan, ii. in Burns’ Wks. O haud your tongue and jauner [rhyme wander].
1821. Blackw. Mag., Dec., 321 (Jam.). What but harm can come of this senseless jauner?
1866. Mrs. Carlyle, Lett., III. 333. I never read such stupid, vulgar janners.
