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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1818
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†REITHE, adj. Zealous, ardent, keen.Slk. 1818 Hogg B. of Bodsbeck vii.:
“Is your master a very religious man?” “He's weel eneugh that way — no that very reithe on't”.
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