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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rabell, -ale, Rebell. Var., with altered ending, of Rabet(t n. —1496 Acta Conc. II 34.
As to the jc hewin stanis sic as rabellis and cunȝeis 1577 Inverness Rec. I 257.
For non deliuering to Johne Kennedie … fyff dussan cuinyie rebell and lyntallis —1565–6 Edinb. Old Acc. II 224.
x rabale stanes
