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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Riding-goune, Ryding-goun, n. Also: rydyng-, ridding-, ryddyn- and -gown, -gowin. [Late ME riding gowne (1454); Riding vbl. n. and Goun(e n.] A gown worn for riding. Also attrib. 1456 Misc. Bann. C. III 93.
A ryddyn goun 1489 Treas. Acc. I 136.
Veluus for a ryding gown to the king 1512 Ib. IV 216.
The quenis riding goune of black welvot 1530 Balmerino & L. Chart. ii 32.
Ane rydyng gowin 1548 Treas. Acc. IX 213.
Thre quartaris fyne Pareis blak to be hir ryding goun and pe c1685 Annandale Corr. 315.
Ridding gounattrib. 1474 Treas. Acc. I 22.
ij elne of satyne to lyne the kingis riding govne scleffis