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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rewden, ? vbl. n. (Cf. ME reat p.t. (only in Juliana, a1225), perh. connected with OE hrútan, whence also ME rout to dash, to hurl, to beat severely.) —1535 Stewart 4780.
At that counter wes mony crwell knap With rewden rude sae mony rais and rap