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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Ridder, Ridar, n. [Rid v. 1 and 2.] a. One who acts to separate combatants or settle a dispute. = Reddar n.2 a. b. Once, as the second-element of a compound in tende-ridar: One appointed to settle the amount to be paid in teinds. —a. 1637 Strathbogie Presb. 12.
He could nocht deny but that he was present when the said Johne Seaton was slaine but was a ridder only between him and John Milne 1642 Ib. 28.
The brethren present thocht him to be ane rogh ridder —b. 1542 Reg. Cupar A. II 215.
Conforme to the tende ridaris in thai partis
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