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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rins,) Ryns, n. [? F. renche, ranche (1363 and 15th c. in Larousse) a pole, whence later Sc. rance a prop (1714), a bar for a door (1808), also rince a wooden cross-bar (1899). Cf. Rance-piller n.] A bar or bolt. — 1574 Edinb. D. Guild Acc. 41.
Ane paire of bandis to the vuer bak stair doure with ane ryns ane rois & ane snek
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