Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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Quotation dates: 1745
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RETHIE, adv. Sc. form of Eng. ready (Mry.11925). Hence rethely, readily. See D, 4. [′reθe]Sc. 1745 S.C. Misc. (1841) 42 -5:
I have yours just now with Mr. Mackie, and would very rethely complyed with your desair.
