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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Ring aittis, n. pl. [Ring n.1 and Atis n. pl.] Ring-oats. See ringis Ring n.1 5. —1587 Reg. Great S. 465/2.
Cum terris molendinariis, multuris, sequelis, ring-beir, ring-aittis 1648 Retours I Inq. Spec. Forfar (306) (see Ring bere n.).
