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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Reversit, ppl. adj. [Cf. ME and e.m.E. reuersede (a1400); Revers(e v.] Turned backwards; pointing to the rear. —1494 Loutfut MS 19b.
Part of thai wild ky … has hornes bot thai ar litill reuersit & laich of the bak