a rent

Yola

Etymology

From Middle English a round.

Preposition

a rent

  1. Alternative form of arent (around)
    • 1927, “ZONG OF TWI MAARKEET MOANS”, in THE ANCIENT DIALECT OF THE BARONIES OF FORTH AND BARGY, COUNTY WEXFORD, page 129, line 12:
      "Swingale," co the umost, "thou liest well a rent,
      "Swindle," said the other, "you know quite well,

References

  • Kathleen A. Browne (1927) The Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Sixth Series, Vol.17 No.2, Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, page 129
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