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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rore, Roir, Royr, n. [Midl. and south. ME and e.m.E. rore (Gower), used in place of Rare n.] A roar, in various senses of Rare n. —a1500 Colk. Sow i 115.
The pure pig gaif a rore [: moir] 1513 Doug. i iii 52.
With mony rowt and royr [: boyr (= a hole)] a1568 Bann. MS 14a/4.
And with ane hiddeous roir … Thaye riballis brag and schoir
