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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rollit, Rowit, -(e)d, ppl. adj. [Rol(l v.2 6.] That has been smoothed, shaped or flattened by pressure from a roller; made of metal so treated. Cf. Roll adj. — 1593 Edinb. Test. XXV 231b.
Four stane of rollit latoun 1678 Sheriffhall Coal Accompt.
Rowed wadges Ib. 27 April.
For 10 rowd wages — 1607 Edinb. Test. XLIII 236b.
Ane mekill rowit pan price v li. vi s. viij d.
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