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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Royetnes,) Royitnes, n. Also: royt-. [Royet n. Cf. Riotnes n.] Wildness. —1513 Doug. viii Prol. 177 (Sm.).
Throu royitnes [C. roytnes; Ruddim., 1553 riotnes] and raving that mayd myne ene reyll
