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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Ry, adj. or attrib. (? Roy n., put for Colour-de-roy n. See also cullored roy, Roy.) —1522 Dundee B. Ct. I fol. 112 (21 Nov.).
A stik of quhit clath fra Henry Widder contenand xxxvij ell of ry clath