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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rew, n.³ Also: row, roue. [ME and e.m.E. rew(e (c1300), rue (1628), OE hréow.] a. Repentance; regret. b. Sorrow, distress. c. Pity, compassion.To rew ane evill rew, see Rew v.a. 1581 Sempill Sat. P. xliii 211.
Of rasche decreitis cums rew and may not mend it 1590 Burel Pilgr. ii 216.
Without remorse or roue 1626 Garden
That thow … Hade boldlie brought two brother bad to row 1626 Worthies 175.b. 1528 Lynd. Dreme 321.
That dully den … Quhose reward is rew without remede Euer deyand and neuer to be dedec. a1508 Want of Wyse Men 63 (B).
Sic sturtfull stering in to Godis neis it stinkis Bot he haif rew all is vnremedable