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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Ryen,) Ryne, adj. [Late ME ryen(e (c1450), OE rigen; Ry n. Cf. MDu. rogghen, rugghen, Du. roggen = ruggam as in Ruggam-breid n.] Made from rye. — 1548 (c1580) Edinb. B. Rec. II 134.
That euery baillie … se gif the statutes be kepit in all poynts anent ryne breid [etc.]
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