Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish place-names).
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RIVVAL. Also Rivvle, Ryval, Ruval (Dmf. 1824 G. Chalmers Caledonia III. 191), Reuval (Dmf. 1890 J. D. Marwick Fairs 103). Ruthwell in Dumfriesshire (Gall. 1931 Gallov. Annual 60). [rɪvl]