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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rinlet,) Rynlet(t, n. [Rin n. and -let. Cf. 18th c. Eng. runlett (1755).] A small stream. —1682 Edinb. City Archives Letters Vol. II (14).
Make good that part of the dyke wher the gushing rynletts of the watter is
