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(Unringit,) Unringed, Wnryngyt, p.p. [e.m.E. vnringed (1576); Ring v.1 a.] Of a pig: Not fitted with a nose-ring. — 1510 Prestwick B. Rec. 42.
The inquest fyndis George … & Johne … in a mercyment for the wrangwis worttyne of thar swyne & wnryngyt 1677 Kirkcudbr. B. Rec. MS 24 Jan.
Ordaines that no person keep swyne within burghe in tyme cuming unringed
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