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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Reng,) Reing(e, n. Also: renge; raing(e, range. [Late var. of Ring n.3. Cf. Regn(e n.] (A) reign, in senses 2 and 4 of Ring n.3a. 1561 Knox in Facs. Nat. MSS III xlv.
The tranquillitie of your maiesties reing and realme
b. 1538 Misc. Spald. C. II 215.
Renge
1542 Cochran-Patrick Coinage I lxxv.
In Queene Maries rainge
1585 Melvill 230.
Be a law in the first yeir of your majesties reing
1586 Exch. R. XXI 284.
Reinge
1684 Symson Descr. Galloway 115.
In the rainge of the Emperour Theodosius
1593 Misc. Spald. C. I 6.
Praying the Eternall to preseru your maiestie in lang lyf and maist prosperous renge
1594 Lett. & St. P. Jas. VI 7.
Efter our … viss of God for the continuance of yowr lang and prosperous range, we leaue you
1616 Ib. 289.
Raing
1660 Stirlings of Keir 466.
Prayeth for your majesties long lyfe and prosperous rainge

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