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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Reaw, n. [? Var. of, or ? erron. for, Reall adj.¹, here used as noun. Cf. Reawté n.] A king or prince. — c1420 Wynt. viii 103.
Gyve ony male Off reaws mycht fundyn be Worth to have that realte Ib. ix 2165 (see Rial(l n.¹ 12).
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