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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1511, 1570
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Ridand, Rydand, ppl. adj. [Ride v.] a. That rides; mounted. b. In ridand man: That takes part in military expeditions or raids, on horseback. —a. a1500 Golagros and Gawane 189.
Thair is na ridand roy, be resoun and right, Sa deir welcum this day —b. 1511 Antiq. Aberd. & B. IV 455.
To mak homag mantrent and seruice till our souerane lord in tyme of his weris witht fyve rydand men tua speiris weill furnist as efferis in hosting 1570 Misc. Spald. C. II 277.
Ane vthir sufficient rydand man for all the dayis of his lyftym … and salbe reddie apoun hors and fute to serve the said lord apoun his lordschippis expenssis
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