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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1685
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Way ridle, n. [? Wecht n.2 and Riddil(l n.2 1.] ? A coarse meshed sieve. The form may be influenced by the wey, wecht dual forms of We(y v. via confusion with Wecht n.1 — 1685 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries LVIII 368.
Belonging to the yairds … A wattering can. 2 way ridles
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