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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1584-1585
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( Roit,) Royt(e, n.(Of unknown origin. Cf. later Sc. roit a babler (Jam.).) — a1585 Polwart Flyt. 23 (T).
Thy raggit roundaillis, reifand royt [H. ravand royte; rh. floyt], Sum schort, sum lang and [out] of line a1585 Ib. 769.
Rum royt, found floyt, doyld doyt, sillie fuuill!
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