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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Railȝeing,) Railyeing, vbl. n. [Ra(i)lȝe v.; cf. 17th c. Eng. rallying (1673).] The using of abusive language; reviling. = Rail(l)ing vbl. n. — 1562 Aberd. Eccl. Rec. 9.
Sklandres railyeing and backbyting of our nychtbouris name and fame is fals witnes
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