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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1608
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Reissill, n. [Cf. later Sc. dial. reesle n. a rustling sound, jolt or jar, heavy blow, etc., also as v. and (rarely) adv., with which cf. Du. dial. risselen, MDu. rysselen, Eng. rustele, OE hristlian to crack, ON hrista to shake. Cf. also late north. ME rasteling ? a tumult (once, a1400–1450).] To make a reissill, ? to make a noise. — 1608 Melvill in Calderwood VI 744.
To this weaponshow, manie roustie halbert, bill, and reisted bow is brought to make a reissill
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