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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

RIF, n. Also riv (Sh.). A reef of rocks, gen. used of an extensive flat area of rocks jutting out into the sea (Ork. 1929 Marw., I.Sc. 1968). Esp. common in placenames.

[Norw. riv, O.N. rif, id.]

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