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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1647-1648
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Rinsie-winsie, n. ? Altered variant of, or ? erroneous for, Linsie-winsie. = Linsey-wo(o)lsey. — 1647 Edinburgh Testaments LXIII 56.
Ane peice of quhyt rinsie winsie estimat all to vj lib. 1648 Ib. LXIV 27.
Ane pair of rinsie winsie courteins
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