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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Royetous,) Royatus, adj. [Royet n., or irreg. var. of Riot(o)us adj.] = Riot(o)us adj. 3. —1594 Dundee B. Ct. in Mill Mediæv. Plays 174.
The actis maid anent drunkardis royatus bankates [etc.]
