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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1538-1542
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Railȝeit, Ralyeit, adj. [Sc. form of Railȝé adj., with the ending conformed to that of a past participle. Cf. Rail(l)it p.p.] ? Striped, or ? adorned with ‘railyets’ s.v. Railyet n. — 1538 Treasurer's Accounts VII 112.
Ane doublat … of quhite railȝeit sating 1539 Ib. 186. 1542 Inv. Wardrobe 85.
Ane cott of blak sating ralyeit with gold and silver
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