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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Reddance, n. (? Sc. var. of e.m.E. riddance removal, clearing out (1581), progress in work (1581), a deliverance which consists in getting rid of something (1694), etc., f. rid v.). —1680 Aberd. Council Lett. VI 256.
I wold wish fra my heart and soule a reddance in evriething may be the ground of difference betwixt towne and shyre Ib.
Many persones will concerne themselves in a reddance of parley tuixt towne and shyre
