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Royet, adj. Also: royt. [Cf. Royetn., also Riot adj.] Disorderly; incoherent. = Riot adj. — 1513 Doug. viii Prol. 67.
The ralȝear raknys na wordis bot ratlis furth ranys, Full rude and royt [Ruddim. ryot] ressons baith roundalis and ryme Ib. 147.
To reid I began The roytast [1553 royetest; E. riotest; L., B. ryotast] ane ragment with mony rat rane
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