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releier (c.1290)
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releier (c.1290)

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

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

v.intrans.

soundzool.mammals(of a boar) to grunt, utter a low, gruff sound: 
( c.1290; MS: 1307-25 )  Purcel gerist, cengler releie  (M.E. boor yelleth)  BIBB ROTH (G) 275
( c.1290; MS: s.xv1 )  sengler releye  (M.E. gronntes)  bibb MS (O) 333
( s.xvin; MS: s.xv1 )  Porcell gerist, sengler releie (M.E. boweþ)  Fem2 8.6

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