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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1532-1595
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Rin-pan, Ryn(n)-pan, n. [Rin v.1 and Pan n.2 For a note on the first element, see Rin-jest.] A purlin (? esp. one intended to support a Rin-rufe, q.v.). — 1532 Master of Works Accounts (ed.) I 100.
To the said kechin ruf in xiiii cupillis to the samen with baulkis angularis and ryn pan 1535 Ib. 185.
For … nalis to ruiffis for the dowbill rynpannis of the fore entre and auld chapell 1557–8 Edinb. Old Acc. II 88.
iij gryt geistis to be rynnpannis and stuttis to the saidis choppis 1590 Edinb. D. Guild Acc. 398.
Thre oulk at the gutteris and the myd volt … putting ane ryn pan thairto & setting in off the new kyppill feyt thairin 1595 Ib. 579.
Ane lang aikin trey to be tua rinpanis to the sang scoole
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