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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rift,) Rivd, ppl. adj. [Rif(e v.] That has split; cleft. —1627 Banff Ann. II 213 n.
The said James sall hew doun the riud [ed. ruid] craig in the mouth of the said harbarie
