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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rampert, -erd, -ard, -art, n. [e.m.E. rampart (1583), -erd(e, -ard, F. rempart, -ard, rampart (1517 in Larousse). Cf. Ramper n.] a. A rampart. = Ramper n. 1. b. A dam or barrier. = Ramper n. 1 b. c. fig. In rampart of, in protection of. —a. 1579, 1617 Despauter (1579).
Agger, rampert [1617 ramper] or bulwark 1596 Dalr. II 308/14.
To spy Haddingtoune, how it is fortified, the rampardes and bulwarks thairof 1666-74 Fraser Polichron. 287.
Rampards —b. 1596 Dalr. II 17/17.
Thair bulwark and rampard, quhilk at the flude mouth maid thay had Ib. 280/2.
Ramperdis —c. c1600 Montg. Suppl. vii 30.
Dryweand of tyme in rampart of the laife
