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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rail(l)it, Raylit, p.p. [ME and e.m.E. rayle (a1310), raile to order, array, adorn, OF reillier, pop. L. reglāre, L. regulāre. Cf. OF (Flanders) roillé striped (1469, of stuff), var. of reillee, p.p. of reillier (Wartburg). See also Railȝeit adj.] Adorned with bands or stripes; ornamented. — c1450-2 Howlat 674 (A).
Cled our with clene clathis, Railit [B. raylit] full of richas
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