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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1544, 1626-1650
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Rakkill, Rackle, n. [Late ME rakyl, ? perh. (OED conjectures) var. of rackan n. a chain.] A chain. —1544 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 197.
The consell ordanit to lok and chenȝe the hawin mowcht wytht maystis and rakkillis of irne1626 Garden Worthies 100.
Thow boldlie … broke Th'vnrightous rackles of the Romish yoke c1650 Spalding I 348.
Johne Leith of Harthill wes wairdit, going with ane rakkill of iron about his foot
