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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rosating,) Rosatyn, vbl. n. [*Rosat(e v.; Rosat(e n.1 Cf. later Sc. dial. rozet.] The action of smearing with rosin. —1513 Treas. Acc. IV 476.
For a barrell of uley to the Margret for the rosatyn of hir Ib. 477.