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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rift, v.1 [ME and e.m.E. rift (Cursor M.), ON rypta to break a bargain. Cf. MDan. ryftæ, MSw. rypta to tear or break up.] tr. To split or crack. —1556–7 Edinb. Old Acc. I 208.
It being foundin that the nether volt of the tolbuthe wes riftit [ed. ristit], bocht for mending thairof ane dosoun of pend 1565–6 Treas. Acc. XI 469.
For … mending of sindrie … pecis of found being boukit in thair tuiche holis and riftit [ed. ristit] in divers utheris partis
