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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Realy, v. [e.m.E. realy (c1500), obs. F. realier, -yer, reallier, also (1080) ralier.] a. tr. To bring together into one body (soldiers that have been scattered). b. intr. To come together in one body. —a. 1456 Hay I 59/28.
Pompee the quhilk othir tymes was discomfyte … had agayn realyd his folk and gevin thame bataill and wonnyn thame —b. 1456 Hay I 47/12.
Bot efter that thai realyd and come on the Romayns ane othir tyme
