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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Riffle,) Riffil(l, n. Also: ryffille; ruffill, -ull. [f. Riffle,v.] A sacking or depredation. —c1420 Wynt. iii 793.
Quhyll the tyme that Arbate This ryffille [C. riffil, W. riffill, E.2, A. ruffill, E. -ull] maid
