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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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REE-RUCK, n.comb. Also rei-, rai-; rive rick. A small rick of corn set up to facilitate drying (s.Sc. 1825 Jam., ree-, rai-, Slk. a.1838 Jam. MSS. XII. 184, rei-; ‡Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B., rai-).Sc. 1800 Farmer's Mag. 364:
Rive ricks, or small stacks, about four feet diameter, and seven or eight feet high, with a single sheaf with the head downwards, spread over the top of it.