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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1644-1652
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(Roan,) Roweing, Ruan, adj. [e.m.E. roen (1530), roone (1538), rone (1577), roane (1596), F. rouan (1340 in Larousse).] Roan. — 1644 Edinburgh Testaments LXI 2.
Ane roweing hors 1652 Grant Chart. 461.
[For each] ruan [tailed partridge]
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