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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Ravel(l)ing, Reaveling, vbl. n. [Ravel v.2] A railing. = Ravell n. —1626 Aberd. B. Rec. III 7.
To big ane laich dyk or reaveling of tymber about the pairt foirsaid Ib.
Raveling ?c1675 J. Gordon Hist. II 277.
The Covenanters beganne to discharge ther battering peeces against the ravelings of the bridge 1696 Aberd. Chart. 382.
Ane timber ravelling to be built
