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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Reiskie, adj. [f. Reisk,n.] Moorish, marshy; covered with coarse grass. —1648 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. II 518.
Faill and dowat castin upon ane reiskie peice of the samen lands lyand at the eist end of … his ruids
