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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Roid. Erron. for Rid(e adj. — 1375 Barb. vi 290 (E).
The king … Wes fechtand on the furd syd Giffand and takand rowtis rid [MS roid, C. voundis vyde, 1571 routis reid] Ib. xv 54.
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