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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rod, Roid, Rude, n.3 [Of unknown origin. Cf. mod. Sc. dial. rodd n. = spawn of a fish or frog, v. = to spawn, and Roding vbl. n. See also Rede n.7] The spawn of a frog, toad or fish; the act of spawning. Also attrib. — 1496 Orkney Antiq. Soc. III 52.
Twiching the bigging of ane myll … on the rod water benewth the said Williame a1508 Kennedy Flyt. 342 (B).
And thow come … till ane pule and drank the paddok rude [Ch. & M. rod, M. roid]
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