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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Ridell, Redell, n. (? OF ridelle a piece of wood placed horizontally across a wagon to keep the load in place (13–14th c. in Hatz.-Darm.). Also attrib.) —1589–1600 Skipper's Acc. (Morton) 55b.
For saueing of ane geret tereye to be redellis 1641–8 Skipper's Acc. (Smettone)> 13b.
For ane hunder ridell niles 2 li. 4 s.
