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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rigall, n. [e.m.E. regals (c1550), rigoles (1598) n. pl. = ‘a small portable organ formerly in use, having one, or sometimes two, sets of reed-pipes … (common c1550–1625)’ (OED), also regal (1776), F. régale (16th c.), of obscure origin, perh. f. as Rig,v.2] —1684 Brechin Test. VII 117.
Ane gunn worth iiij lib. Item ane rigall estimate to xx lib. Item ane pair of virginalls

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