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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1512, 1646
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Rankild, Ranclit, Ranckled, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. ranckled (1590), rankled (f. rancle, rankle v. (14th c.)).] That has festered, so causing bitter feelings; embittered. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. Tua Mar. W. 163.
I sall … reveil fra the rute of my hert, A roust that is sa rankild [M. ranclit] quhill risis my stomok; Now sall the byle all out brist 1646 Baillie II 340.
To lenify the ranckled hearts of many there
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