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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Redify,) Reidifie, v. [e.m.E. and late ME redify (a1450), -efy, OF redifier var. of re-edifier Re-edify v.] tr. To rebuild. —1636 Urie Baron Ct. 79.
John Gairdyne wha … demolished the samen [house] is … ordeanit to reidifie the samen
