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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rewinand,) Ruinent, ppl. adj. [Rewine v.] That causes ruin or disaster; harmful and damaging. —1593 Stirling B. Rec. II 379.
The ruinent dangers appeirand and trubles