Anglo-Norman Dictionary

releier (c.1290)

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FEW: ∅ Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF: relaier DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED: ∅ MED: ∅ DMLBS: ∅

releyer

The etymological source of this word is unclear. It is attested only in Bibbesworth (and related texts) and seems to have no continental equivalent.

1sound zool.mammals(of a boar) to grunt, utter a low, gruff sound:

( c.1290; MS: 1307-25 ) Purcel gerist, cengler releie (M.E. boor yelleth) 275

( c.1290; MS: s.xv¹ ) sengler releye (M.E. gronntes) (O) 333

( s.xvⁱⁿ; MS: s.xv¹ ) Porcell gerist, sengler releie (M.E. boweþ) 8.6

releier

releier (c.1290)