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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1400-1531
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Rubrik, -ric, n. Pl. also rubryis. [ME and e.m.E. robryke, v.r. rubryke (c1375), rubrike (c1440), rubricke (1558); cf. also rubriche (Chaucer), rubryssh (Lydgate), rubrich (1451), rubryce (Cath. Angl.), rubrycys (pl., Caxton), L. rubrica, f. ruber red, OF rubriche (13th c.). Cf. F. rubrique (1606).] A rubric, a heading of a section of a text, printed in red, or otherwise distinguished from the rest of the text; a particular passage or section so distinguished. 14.. Forbes Kal. Sc. Saints Pref. xxvii.
The rubric sais He wyll it [mercy] grant within x dais Eftyr the messis endit be 14.. Regiam Majestatem fol. 5.
The first … part endurys fra the begynnyng quhill the xxxv rubrik the quhilk is the titill of arbitteris a1500 Rois Garlandis heading.
The Rubrik: Gif thow desiris tobe cleyn of syn and [etc.] 1513 Doug. i i heading.
The rubric in the formast cheptour of the first buke 1531 Bell. Boece I iii.
The discriptioun of Scotland; devidit in rubrikis and cheptouris
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