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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rede crose,) Reid crose. Also: Rid croce. [e.m.E. red crosse (1601), also late ME a cross rede (c 1430).] St. George's Cross, the national emblem of England. — a1578 Pitsc. II 29/21.
The Scottis … war all faine … to tak on the reid crose and to be suorne as natiue subiectis of the King of Ingland
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"Rede Crose n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 2 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/rede_crose>
