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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1535
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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.
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