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: 1577-1578
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Roring, vbl. n. [Midl. and south. ME and e.m.E. roring (Wyclif); Rore v., in place of Raring vbl. n.] The action of roaring or bellowing. —a1578 Pitsc. II 39/32.
That the noyse and clamor and sound was lyk the roring of the sie in ane storme wond