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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rere, Reir, v.3[f., or f. as, Rere n.1 See also Rar(e v. and Rore v.] intr. To resound; to cry or roar. — c1450-2 Howlat 13 (B).
I raikit till a riweir that ryallye reird Ib. 638 (A).
Thai come …, Thir fowlis of rigoure, With a gret reire. Than rerit thire merlȝeonis that mountis so hie [etc.]
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