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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1459-1460
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Rigol, n. (Cf. ME and e.m.E. regal = Regal(e n., also a chalice used at the coronation of British sovereigns (1603), also some kind of precious stone (Lydgate), med. L. regale ornament used at coronation (1166 in Latham). Cf. also e.m.E. rigoll a circle (1593), a ring (1597).) — 1459–60 Montrose Baillie Ct. fol. 12a.
iii siluer pecis … ane signet veyand iii nobill off pas, ane nother rigol off gold veyand ii nobill off pas with ane saphir in the rigol
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