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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1456-1457
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Rufis, Ruvez. ? Pl. of Ruf(e n.1 3, here as a place-name element. — 1456 Exchequer Rolls VI 218.
ij bollis frumenti de le Rufis de Monachty [in Moray] 1457 Ib. 380.
Frumenti de le Ruvez de Monachty de eodem croppo
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