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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rinbrace,) Rymbrace, -bras, n. (Rin v.1 as in Rin-jest (with m for n erroneously, or by assimilation to b) and Brase n. 3 = a band of stonework, timber or metal used to strengthen a framework or structure.) — a1586 Maitland Ho. Seytoun 34.
This George biggit the queir of Seytoun, and pendit it … wyth rymbraces Ib. 35.
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