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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Revist, Ravist, ppl. adj. [Revis v.; cf. e.m.E. ravished (1549).] a. Ravished, carried away by force, violated. b. Transported, enraptured. —a. 1460 Hay Alex. MS 14843.
The quhilk is dett baith to the king and knicht Wrangit or revist ladyis to supple 1513 Doug. iv v 48.
To Amon he wes son, beget … Apon the maid revist Saramantida 1533 Bell. Livy I 30/15.
To meis the haterent of thir revist virginis, come … new luffaris —b. 1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. 136.
My rauist spreit in that desert terribill approchit neir that vglie flude
