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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Rubbit,) Robbit, Robit, ppl. adj.1 [Rub v.] Of goods: That have been seized by, or as by, robbers. —1610 Edinb. B. Rec. VI 346.
Yea and ilk ane of yow gat your skair of the saidis robit gudis 1613 Conv. Burghs II 390.
The said magistrate salbe obleissit to gif … assistance to the pairties robbit … for the recoverie of thair robbit goodes
