A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: <1375, 1375, 1590
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Roncin, n. [Obs. ME rouncyn (c1305), OF roncin, runcin (late 11th c. in Larousse), var. of ronci Runsy n. a riding horse, med. L. roncinus, runcinus.] —1292 Rot. Sc. 20/1.]
[Andreas Fresel … ipsum Macduf quodam runcino suo … depredatus fuisset c1590 J. Stewart 39/321.
His roncin sueire the first assault did tyn Trebusching doune quhill [etc.]
