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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rin-wethir,) Ryn-wethir, -wedder, n. Also: -vethyr; -wodder. [Rin (see etym. note to Rin-mart n.) and wethir, wedder, wodder.)] A wether given in part-payment of rent due, and for which a part of the market value was paid by the superior. See also Rin-mart n. Also attrib. with silver. —1433 Liber Aberbr. II 62 (see Rin-mart n.).
Rynmart et vethyr 1458 Exch. R. VI 469.
Pro viginti tribus multonibus … qui dicuntur rynwethirris 1539–40 Reg. Privy S. II 506/2.
De Forfare, extenden. annuatim in prefato rentali in firma, grassuma, cana, equina avena, le ryn mart, ryn wedder, et aliis devoriis ipsis invicem computatisattrib. 1599 Reg. Great S. 289/1.
10 den. pro lie ryn-wodder-silver
