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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Ring, n.2 Also: rynk. [e.m.E. ryng a set or peal of church bells (1549), in this sense (1622); Ring v.2] A ringing sound. —1574–5 Haddington Treas. Acc. 22.
Efter the rynk of the bell 1640 Mouswald Kirk S. 1 July.
Betwixt the ring of the first bell and the last
