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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rede-day,) Reid-day, Reed-day. Var. of Rud(e)-day. Cf. Rede-loft n. —a1605 Birrel Diary 45.
Releisit out of prisone upon the reid-day at evin 1682 Cullen Kirk S. II 4 June.
Giuen to Mr. Archbald Mair 5 merks as his fee betwixt candelmase 1682 and the reidday in the sam year Ib. 20 Aug.
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