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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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¶RIGGLEMERIE, n. An intricate design.Sc. 1826 The Moss- Troopers I. ii.:
“That's a bonnie bigged kirk [Melrose Abbey]” said Armstrang, “I aye wonder how folk can contrive to howk hard stane sae smooth. I question Meggy, God bless her! could broider her kirtle wi' sic rigglemeries”.
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