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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rethnas, n. Also: (richnes). [North. ME rethnes (Cursor M.), OE réđness, or f. Reth adj.] Fierceness; wildness; cruelty. —c1450-2 Howlat 239 (B).
Thir ar na foulis of ref, nor of rethnas [A. richnes]
