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Reinge, n. [Cf. north. ME rangh (1446–7), raunge a form of fire-grate, f. OF range (cf. Reng(e n.); e.m.E. renge (1506), north. ME reynge (c1362) a sieve or strainer, of obscure origin, but perh. connected with foregoing. Cf. also later and mod. Sc. dial. reenge to clear out ash from the bars of a grate.] A form of fire-grate. — 1656–8 Glasg. Univ. Mun. III 503.
6 reinges for the maisteris chamberis for keipeing in the fyre from the flooris
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