A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1595-1596
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Redill, n. [e.m.E. and late ME redell (north., 1382–3), riddell (1368–9), rudel (14th c.), MF ridel (1427 = an earthwork; mod. F. rideau).] A curtain. —1595–6 Sc. Hist. Rev. X 301.
Ane grein say cannabie till ane redill


