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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Redewyn,) Reedwyn, n. Also: Ridvyme. (? Altered var. of Rede-waimb n. the char. Cf. Rede-trout n.) — c1641–54 J. Gordon in Macfarlane's Geog. Coll. II 607.
In this loch [sc. Loch Muy] are founde trowts called reedwyns taken only betwix Michelmess and Hallowmess

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