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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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¶RENZIE, n. A row or line (of trees), a strip of planted wood.Ayr. 1765 Session Paper s. Howetson v. Logan (23 July) 2,3:
There was about five alder-trees cut in the renzie on the water-side. . . . They cut trees in the wood of Burnhead and renzies of the wood.