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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rewinosity,) Rwynositie, n. [Med. L. ruinositas. Cf. mod. Eng. ruinosity (in pl., 1908).] A ruinous condition; dilapidation. —1586 Perth B. Ct. 2 Aug.
The greit rwynositie and decay thairof being thre ȝeris of befoir waist oninhabitit
