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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1420
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(Our-riot,) Oure-ryot, v. [Our adv. 1; Riot v.] tr. To overrun and ravage (a country). — c1420 Wynt. iv. 528.
[She] lete the Perseys wytht thare pryde Hyr land oure ryot and oure ryde
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