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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Regire,) Regyre, Reiyre, v. [L. regȳrāre to turn about. Cf. Gyre v.1] tr. To return, retort. —1606 Birnie Kirk-b. vi.
Diogenes … being admonished … did reiyre a taunt Ib. xix.
But this reason I may rightly regyre: that [etc.]
