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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rettlin, n. (? e.m.E. ratling (1481–90), ratlin (1711), ‘thin line or rope such as is used for the ratlines’ (OED), ‘perh. the same word as OF rael-, raalingue (? f. *rade-, *ratelingue), now ralingue small cordage employed to strengthen the edge of a sail’ (OED).) — 1671 Reg. Panmure I xliv.
For a bondle of Vennus rettlins, 11 s., For seaventine hankes of Lyons, 7 s.