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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rath, n. (Gael. ràth a fortress, a mound, a village or residence, a cleared place. e.m.E. rath (1596, etc.) is f. Irish rath.) —1434 Hist. Carnegies 512.
Comprehendendo the Rathys on Cloqhuokis denn … et prope ly Rathys ad austrum
