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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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†RAING, v.², n.² [reŋ]

I. v. To draw up in order, to arrange.Edb. 1773 Fergusson Poems (S.T.S.) II. 166:
To town-guard Drum of clangor clear, Baith men and steeds are raingit.

II. n. A rank, file, row (Sc. 1808 Jam., a raing of soldiers).Edb. 1822 R. Wilson Poems 81:
Hame frae the fields, in raings war comin', Fu' monie a weary man an' woman.