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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Refing, Revin, ppl. adj. [OE reafigende (wulfas), thereafter appar. obs. in Eng. Cf. Refand ppl. adj.] That robs or thieves. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. (O.U.P.) 97/2.
A refing sonne off rakyng Muris 1619 Misc. Maitl. C. I 425.
For calling Margaret Pharie ane revin witch carlein
