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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Roustit,) Rowstit, ppl. adj.² [Cf. Rousty adj.² But perh. a special use of Roustit ppl. adj.¹] Not fresh; stale; rotten. —15.. Aberd. B. Rec. MS (Jam.).
Rowstit fische, quhilk war not sufficient merchand guidis