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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1547-1604
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Raddynes, n. Also: radi-, rady-. [Sc. var. of Reddines n.] Readiness. In (of) raddynes, in a state of preparedness. = Reddines n. 2. 1547 Treasurer's Accounts IX 109.
The inhabitanttis … to be in radynes and ryse at the sicht of baylis 1548 Misc. Bann. C. III 410.
Souche tyme as my lord of Lenox may be in radynes to cum to serffe a1578 Pitsc. II 117/25.
Men to be in raddynes quhatevir hapnit a1578 Ib. 309/7.
The Quein of Ingland maid hir schippis also in raddynes … incaice [etc.] 1579 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs I 103.
Edinburgh … to have in radynes the said buke 1596 Dalr. I 12/19.
Thay ar ay in radines 1604 Urie Baron Ct. 6.
Quhat tyme the lardis pettis was in radynes to be leyd 1604 Ib. 11.
The tennenttis to haiff the ferme meill in raddynes — 1548 Corr. M. Lorraine 263.
And as I fynd the cuntre of radynes quhen I cum I sall advertes your grace
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