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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rinrig,) Runrig, v. [f. Rin-rig,n. and adv.] To divide into strips, according to the system of runrig. — 16.. Macfarlane's Geog. Coll. III 1.
Untill the year [1614] the Earles and Bishops lands were runrig'd through Orkney and Zetland
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