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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1400
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(Rifand,) Ryvand, ppl. adj. [Rif(e v.] That rends or tears. — c1400 Troy-bk. ii 445 (C).
One herne … With hys ryvand and sharpe tallons … euerychone He tok
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"Rifand ppl. adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 14 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/rifand>
