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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Railȝé, Relȝé, Railya, adj. [OF reillié p.p. Cf. Railȝeit adj. See also Rallow.] Striped, or so adorned as to give the impression of being striped. —1539 Treas. Acc. VII 253.
xv elnis half elne sating railȝe 1540 Ib. 320.
Ane goune of … blak relȝe sating Ib. 326. 1542 Inv. Wardrobe 78.
Ane nycht gown of blak sating railya lynit with mertrikis
