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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rere, Reire, n.1 Also: reare. [ME rere noise (Manning), e.m.E. reere (1567), reare a crash, peal (1584), of doubtful origin, perh. related to Rare n.] A cry or roar; ? clamour. — c1450-2 Howlat 637 (A).
How thai come in honoure, Thir fowlis of rigoure With a gret reire [B. rere] 1600-1610 Melvill 424.
I may regrat with manie reuthfull reare [etc.]
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