A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1549-1550
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Richtnis, n. [ME and e.m.E. rihtnesse (c1200), rightnesse (1530) uprightness, straightness, reckoning, accuracy, etc., OE rehtnisse, rihtnesse, etc.; Richt adj.] Justice, equity. — a1550 Lang Rosair 178.
Jesu, quhom the Jowis accusit, contrary to richtnis, mony thingis be fals witnes, quhilk he was gyltles
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