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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rig, v.¹ [Rig n. Cf. late ME and e.m.E. rige (1445), rigge (1496), ridgg (1595) to provide (a building) with a ridge, f. ridge n. = Rig n.] tr. To provide a roof with a ridge or a building with a roof or roof-ridge. — c1515 Asl. MS I 228/26.
He biggit and thekit it [sc. the roof of the church] with sclait and riggit it with stane 1601 Paisley B. Rec. 243.
Libertie to cast turvis in tyme cuming to rig thair houssis necessar to be rigit c1670 Gordon's Aberd. 9.
The buildings of the toune are of stone and lyme, rigged above, covered with slaits, etc.