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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1492-1531
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Rodwand, Rudwand, n. [Rod n.2 4.] A measuring-rod six ells in length. —1492–3 Prestwick B. Rec. 21.
Quhilk was fundin be the said persounis, witht a rodwand, xij acris 1531 Ayr Chart. 102.
Viginti quinque casus oblonge virge ly rudwand, computando quemlibet casum dicte virge ad sex ulnas usualis mensure
