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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1539-1542, 1611
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Railȝé, Relȝé, Railya, adj. Also erroneous form: rallow. [OF reillié p.p. Cf. Railȝeit adj..] Striped, or so adorned as to give the impression of being striped. — 1539 Treasurer's Accounts VII 253.
xv elnis half elne sating railȝe 1540 Ib. 320.
Ane goune of … blak relȝe sating 1540 Ib. 326. 1542 Inv. Wardrobe 78.
Ane nycht gown of blak sating railya lynit with mertrikis 1611 McKay Kilmarnock 308.
Ane fair rallow caddow
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