† ˈribaldail Sc. Obs.
In 5 rybb-, 5–6 rebaldaill (6 -aile).
[a. OF. ribau(l)daille, f. prec. (see -al1 5). Cf. It. ribaldaglia.]
Common fellows, rabble; low company.
| 1375 Barbour Bruce i. 103 That thai, that war off hey parage, Suld ryn on fute, as rebaldaill. Ibid. 335 Till swylk thowlesnes he ȝeid,..And wmquhill in-to rybbaldaill. 1513 Douglas æneis i. Prol. 323 Sic ar the peple at ganis best for ws. Our werk desiris na lewit rebaldaill. Ibid. ix. Prol. 43 A knyght, Quhamto efferis hant na rebalddaile. |