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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rebald(d)aill, Ribaldaile, n. Also: rebalddaile, -(d)ale, rybalddale, rybbaldaill. [OF ribau(l)daille. Cf. Rebald,n. and adj.In Doug. also as two words.] The lowest class of retainers or foot-soldiers; low company; rabble. 1375 Barb. i 103.
That thai that war off hey parage Suld ryn on fute as rebaldaill [Wynt. viii 191: rybalddale (R); ribaldaile (C)] Ib. 335.
Till swylk thowlesnes he ȝeid, … And wmquhill in-to rybbaldaill 1513 Doug. i Prol. 323.
Our werk desiris na lewyt rebalddaill [Sm. rebaldaill, Ruddim. rebaldale] Full of nobilite is thistory all haill Ib. ix Prol. 43.
A knyght, Quhamto efferis hant na rebald daill [Sm. rebald daile, Ruddim. rebald dale]