A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Ruyn. ? Misreading for rottyn, see Rottin adj. 5. —1459 Peebles B. Rec. I 131.
Sayand sai that sessyng was is [sic] fals and rottyn [ed. ruyn] with the self
