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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Railland, ppl. adj. [Rail(l v.1] Given to reviling; abusive. — 1600 Hamilton Facile Tr. 325.
Now lat thir railland ministers bourst out the vennome of thair detractions … agains the externel preisthaid [etc.]
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