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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Quhitt-riddill,) Quhit-riddill, n. [North. e.m.E. whetridil (1479–80).] A ‘wheat-riddle’, a riddle, or sieve, used to separate wheat from chaff. —1555 Reg. Acts & Decr. in Lynd. (S.T.S.) IV 276.
Ane ait riddill, ane quhit riddill, ane wyde seif [etc.]
