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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Reparall,) Repar(r)ale, n. [Late ME and e.m.E. reperaylle (1466), -parell (1517); f. Reparal(l,v.] ? Preparation(s); things prepared, equipment (for use in war). —1375 Barb. xi 81 (C).
Neuir I herd ȝeit say That Ynglis men mair reparale [E. aparaile] Maid than thai did than for battale 1547 Corr. M. Lorraine 192.
I saw … verray gret preparatioun of weir, and … the gret hors the harnes the hagbutaris and all gorgious reparrale set forwart towart our realme
