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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Reskewise, n. [Sc. form of e.m.E. and ME rescus (Manning), -couss, OF rescou(s)se, rescusse, etc., vbl. n. to OF rescourre Reskew v.1] Rescue. — 1622-6 Bisset II 240/21.
Nochtwithstanding of the fyft article the xxiiij houris of reskewise sall remane … according to the auld ordinance
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