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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1571-1620
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(Riggin,) Rigin, v. Also: rign-. [? f. Riggin(g (vbl.) n.1 3. Cf. Riggin(g (vbl.) n.1, also Rig v.1] tr. To provide a roof with a ridge, or a building with a roof. — 1571 Lanark B. Rec. 64.
And the laith to be all sarking lyk Sanct Nicolus kirk, and to be rignit with hewin stain 1620 Mylne Master Masons 110.
Quhilk kirk … salbe … rigined with riggane stanes
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