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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rive, Rife, n. [ME and e.m.E. riue (c1320), appar. obs. after 1480, OF rive (1080 in Larousse).] A shore; the bank (of a river). —c1554 Makeson Genesis fol. 2.
Noie … haid no knawlege of grund nor ȝit of rife Bot knew rycht veil the vattyr gae abak 1587-99 Hume 75/231.
On the riue of Acheron … Awaitting fast quhile Charon take them in
