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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Royat, n. [Cf. Reawté n., also F. royauté (13th c. in Larousse).] To ring into royat, to reign in regal manner, to live in a manner befitting a king. Cf. Rialté n. 5. —1573 Davidson Sat. P. xl 36.
Quha mair surely into royat rang Nor the greit conquerour
