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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Rubbertie,) Robertie, n. (Var. of Rub(b)ry n. 1, with altered suffix.) —1662 Inverness Rec. II 211.
Many disaffected personis subject to pouertie and giwin to thift and robertie
