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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Refelake,) Revelayk, Reyflake, n. Also: Reylock. [North. ME reuelaic (Cursor M.), ME reflac (Ancr. R.), refloc, early ME ræflac, OE réaflác, f. réaf Ref(e n.1 Appar. obs. in ME by 1300.] Robbery. = Ref(e n.1 2. — 14.. Acts I 59/2.
Of soyt to be mayd of reyflake and uthir crymis. Alsua na man aw to be herd of revelayk na of haymesokyn
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