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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rede-loft,) Re(i)d-loft, Read-loft. NE var. of Rud(e)-loft n. —1670 Elgin Rec. II 308.
That place of the quire where the old staire stood which entred to the read loft in the old church 1671 Aberd. B. Rec. IV 273.
The reid loft, as also the mariadge [etc.] … dasks in the new church to be coverit with cushoons 1698 Elgin Rec. II 323.
They [sc. the tailors and weavers] are allowed to make use of the timber of the old red loft to help build theirs
