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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1550, 1616-1674
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(Rele,) Reill, Reel, v.3 [ME and e.m.E. rele, reole (Piers Plowman, v.rr. of rely, in the same sense), rely(n (Prompt. Parv.), reele (1548), f. Rele n. Cf. Relev.2] tr. To wind (thread) on a reel. Also absol. — c1500 Makculloch MS xiii 97.
Alabro, as to reill c1550 Rolland Court of Venus ii 694.
Ilk ane in hand ane reill quhilk did not tyir, To reill thair hankis so small of reid gold wyir 1616 Haddington B. Rec. (Robb) 8 July (see Rele n. 1 (a)).
Reillit 1641 Baillie I 334.
Reeled 1674 Peebles B. Rec. II 88.
They … ordeane all woollen yairne … to be sold in any mercate or faire … be reilled in hankes
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