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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1508
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(Rome-rinnar,) Rome-rynnar, n. [ME and e.m.E. Rome renner (Piers Plowman), -runner (1577); Rome n. and Rinnar n.] = Rome-raker n. — c1508 Chepman and Myllar Prints iib 39.
A Rome rynnar [Bann. raker] with out lesing or fable … accordis noutght
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