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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Riffin-out,) Revin-out(e, Rewin-out, ppl. adj. [Rife out, see Rif(e v. 13 c.] Of previously untilled land: That has been ploughed up. — 1553 Reg. Great S. 191/1.
Terras de novo moro erupto, vulgo the new-revin-oute mure 1553 Reg. Cupar A. II 131.
The remanent now [sic in pr.] revin out landis be the said Harbert to remane with him 1577 Glasgow B. Rec. (M.C.) 73.
All persones, haifand the new rewin out, commowne landis [etc.] 1621 Glasgow Chart. II 577.
The maill of the new revin out landis
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