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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rerdin(g, Reirding, vbl. n. Also: Rairding. [Rerd(e v.] Clamour, tumult; noise, din. —c1500 Rowll Cursing 261 (M).
Than … Bellie Basie … At hellis ȝettis sall mak sic rerding Ib. 186.
Rerdin 1533 Boece 216.
All the nycht was nocht ellis bot reirding of regrete and murnyng 1535 Stewart 34178.
Quhill all the rochis with thair reirding rang
