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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rousty,) Roustie, adj.² [? e.m.E. rusty reasty, rancid, ‘var. of resty, perh. by association with’ Rousty adj.¹ (OED). But perh. a special use of Roustyadj.¹] Not fresh; stale; decaying. —1580 Conv. Burghs I 100.
Roustie and insufficient salmound fische