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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Royetously,) Royatouslie, adv. [f. as Royetous, and -lie.] Wildly; unrestrainedly. —1536 Lynd. Answ. Flyting 48.
Lyke ane boisteous bull, ȝe rin and ryde Royatouslie lyke ane rude rubeatour
