A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rewling, vbl. n. (ME and e.m.E. revelynge (Wyclif), ryuelyng (Id., 1388), f. rivel(e v. Cf. reuilde (1515), ryuelde (Caxton) pleated or gathered in small folds.) —1602 Tailor's Acc. Bk. A 7.
For rewling of ȝour … cloke of russet and … blak sating dowblet
