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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rodikin,) Rodykyn, Rodekein, n. Also: roddinken. [Du. roodeken, diminutive of roode.] The fourth stomach of a ruminant, as a sheep, cow, etc. — 1512 Household Bk. Jas. IV 7a.
For rodykynnis iiii d. 1525 Household Bks. Jas. V 19.
In mugatis, roddinkens, grossa farina [etc.] 1598 Stirling Ant. III 310.
xij rodekeins, xij quhit sasis
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