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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Riving,) Ryving, vbl. n. [? Shortened f. Arriving n. Cf. Rive v.] ? Arrival. —a1597-1617 Hist. Jas. VI (1804) 236.
To repaire the foirwark … for the resett and ryuing of many canonis
