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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rinaway,) Rynaway, Runaway, n. [e.m.E. renawaye (c1515), run away (1547); Rin v.1] a. A fugitive or deserter. b. A truant. —a. 1646 Stirling B. Rec. I 191.
Anent the rynawayis of Sterling to abyde at hame, and anent the new levie —b. 1675 Cullen Kirk S. 5 Nov.
Ife he be not making proficiencie in his learning or be a runavay and not attending the school that then he be dismissed
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