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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1515-1524
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(Reballing,) Rebelling, vbl. n. Also: ra-. Erroneous for Rebalking vbl. n., abusing or reviling. — 1515 Wigtown B. Ct. 47a.
Andro McCrum cron to F. McBlanis wif cha. for rebelling of hir 1524 Ib. 155b.
Elein Tomsone callit to James Constabill challangis for the outraing & rabelling & blasflemyng of him
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