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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rill tree,) Ryll tree. (Cf. mod. Sc. rail tree ‘large beam in a byre to which is fixed upper end of vertical stakes to which cows' tethers are made fast’ G. L. Pride Glossary of Scottish Building (1975).) —1686 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Deeds II 313.
[And he is to leave] ryll trees and soll trees and staiks and doors and the lyk [which Andrew McClemeroch, present tenant, leaves in the houses]
