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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rankellit,) Rankled. Erron. or irreg. var. of Runkillit ppl. adj. —1671 M. P. Brown Suppl. Decis. II 704.
When first shown it was most white and tight, the next time it was all sullied, rankled, and torn
